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Kane County accepts $200,000 state grant to build 3-D archery course; local match brings project to $250,000
Summary
The commission accepted a $200,000 Department of Outdoor Recreation grant to convert part of the county shooting-range property into a 3-D archery course, with a $50,000 match provided by the Recreation and Transportation Special Service District; contract execution is contingent on attorney review.
Kane County commissioners voted May 26 to accept a Department of Outdoor Recreation grant to develop a 3-D archery course at the county's shooting-range property.
Taylor Glover (S9), the county's public-lands and government-affairs director (as introduced in the meeting), told the commission the state awarded $200,000 for the project: "we received... a grant from the Department of Outdoor Recreation... to the tune of $200,000 to complete that project." He said the county secured the required local match from the Recreation and Transportation Special Service District, which contributed $50,000, bringing the project budget to an estimated $250,000.
Glover described the planned course as a short hiking trail with life-size 3-D targets and related site work: "the trail and targets won't cost 250,000, but we intend on improving the parking up there a little bit... and put some security cameras up there." He said the grant is structured as a reimbursement program (county pays then seeks reimbursement) and that the state can provide up to 75% of funds up front in some cases. The grant term is roughly 28 months depending on lease and permitting timelines for the site.
Commissioners discussed procedural next steps. The commission accepted the grant and authorized the chair to sign the contract provided the county attorney reviews and raises no substantive objections. Commissioner (S4) framed the motion so that "as long as the contract doesn't have anything beyond... then you guys can approve that now," and legal counsel confirmed the office would flag any unexpected contract terms.
What comes next: Parks and recreation staff will finalize the contract with attorney review, schedule site improvements (parking, trail, targets, security), and begin grant reporting and reimbursement processes according to the contract timeline.
Funding and scope notes: state award $200,000; local match $50,000 from the Recreation and Transportation Special Service District; contract finalization and execution are pending attorney review and a formal contract document.
