Alderman Gene Schulter January 11, 2011 Timothy Mitchell, Supervisor Chicago Park District S41 N. Fairbanks Chicago, IL 60611 Dear Superintendent Mitchell, Lam sending you this letter of support and a request for budget dollars for Filbert Play Lot located at 1822 W. Larchmont. T have received information that the suggested budget for the Filbert renovation is estimated at $350,000. I am willing to commit $100,000 in 201] menu dollars toward this play lot endeavor. Llook forward to working together with you, the Chicago Park District and Friends of Filbert Play Lot in ensuring the improvement of the parks in the 47" Ward, For further questions, please contact my assistant Sheila Pacione in the 47" ward service office at 773-348-8400 or Sheila pacione@cityofchicago.org, Sincegely, bow VEZ Gene Schulter Alderman, 47th Ward gsisp 4237 North Lincoln Avenue . Chicago, Illinois 60618-2953 . (773) 348-8400 . (773) 348-8480 fax . ward47@cityofchicago.org City Hall . Room 300 . 121 North LaSalle Street . Chicago, Illinois 60602-1316 . (312) 744-4021 . (312) 744-1509 fax www.wardd7.com