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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Jim Pilmer, Director of Neighborhood Standards
DATE: August 19, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate known as 54-56 South Broadway with a PIN Number of 15-22-381-003 located in the central business district of Aurora through the execution of a Real Estate Contract between the City of Aurora and Frank Starble.
PURPOSE:
This vacant parking lot located in the proximity of city offices will supplement off street parking for city employees and special events.
BACKGROUND:
This property has extensive zoning violations for pavement condition and landscape requirements. The seller listed the property for sale and the violations continue to exist. The code enforcement cases are approximately 12 month old. Included in the purchase will be the dismissal of the code enforcement cases.
DISCUSSION:
The assemblage of parcels for parking near city hall offices is helpful to the City of Aurora as development of parcels to meet current parking needs and future development opportunities. Immediately upon repair and code compliance, this parcel will be used for daily parking, city employees and special events. The account number for the funds to purchase are from 215-1710-417-71-01.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There should be no impact to the public. The additional special event parking will be a benefit and the desirable off street location for employee parking to work offices will be beneficial. Parking Maintenance Division will have an impact to cure the zoning and maintenance violations, but should be absorbed into the normal budgeted maintenance and operations.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request approval to make the aforementioned purchase and the proposed resolution be adopted as presented.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract to Purchase Real Property Known as 54-56 South Broadway Avenue, Aurora, Illinois.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora is interested in purchasing, and Frank Starble, is interested in selling real property known as 54-56 South Broadway Avenue, Aurora, Illinois with a PIN of 15-22-381-003 in accordance with the attached Contract to Purchase Real Estate in the amount of $30,000.00, and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora is interested for the assemblage of additional properties for short term parking needs, and
WHEREAS, the 2014 City of Aurora budget allocates sufficient funds for this expenditure in account number 215-1710-417-71-01 (Capital Outlay-Cost of Land).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the attached Real Estate Sales Contract as the real property purchase agreement for the purchase of real property located at 54-56 South Broadway, Aurora, Illinois with a PIN of 15-22-381-003 for the sum of $30,000.00 is hereby approved.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O'Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor
Attachments:
Letter of Intent prepared by Legal Counsel
Real Estate Sales Contract prepared by Legal Counsel
Plat of Survey is complete and on file