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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Chuck Nelson, Deputy Mayor
DATE: May 24, 2017
SUBJECT:
Ordinance authorizing the sale of the southerly twenty-five feet of City Real Estate (LOT 21) (except the north 25 feet thereof) Located at 270 North Calhoun Street, Aurora, Illinois, Permanent Index No.: Part of 15-23-428-020
PURPOSE:
Attached is an Ordinance authorizing the sale of the southerly twenty-five feet (25’) of City real estate, Lot 21, except the north twenty-five feet (25’) thereof, commonly known as 270 North Calhoun Street, with PIN 15-23-428-020, to Timothy L. Sitar and Yolanda P. Sitar, who own the property directly south of the area to be sold (266 N. Calhoun Street). Under the terms of the proposed sale, Sitar(s) will pay the City one dollar ($1.00) and consolidate the land with their current parcel. This sale only includes the southerly twenty-five feet (25’) of said property PIN #15-23-428-020. It is recommended the City transfer the northerly twenty-five feet (25’) of Lot 21 concurrently, to Henry Aguirre and Yolanda Aguirre, to be consolidated with 1317 Liberty Street, Aurora, Illinois.
BACKGROUND:
In October 2014 the City of Aurora approved the donation agreement for property at 270 North Calhoun Street, Aurora, Illinois from Jeanette Edwards following a repair or demolition action pursuant to 11-31-1 of the Illinois Municipal Code. The structures on the property are raised. The property is currently exempt from real estate taxes. The lot is to be split and given to the adjoining land owner (Sitar) as legally described below:
THE SOUTHERLY TWENTY- FIVE FEET (25’) OF LOT 21 (EXCEPT THE NORTH TWENTY-FIVE FEET THEREOF) IN BLOCK 2 OF FOREST PARK ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF AURORA, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS..
DISCUSSION:
The City has made this type of arrangement before with adjacent owners in order to dispose of vacant City-owned lots.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Transfer of the property to the adjoining property owner will move parcel back to the City tax rolls and remove parcel from City maintenance.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Place on Finance Committee Calendar (6/13/17 Agenda) for approval to City Council.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance authorizing the sale of the southerly twenty-five feet (25’) of City Real Estate located at 270 North Calhoun Street, Aurora, Illinois, Permanent Index No.: Part of 15-23-428-020.
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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 selling and Timothy L. Sitar and Yolanda P. Sitar are interested in purchasing real estate known as the southerly twenty-five feet (25’) of Lot 21 (except the north 25 feet thereof) in Block 2 of Forest Park Addition, in the City of Aurora, Kane County, Illinois with PIN 15-23-428-020 (“Property”) in accordance with the terms and restrictive covenant set forth in the attached Agreement)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the attached Agreement for the sale of the southerly twenty-five feet (25’) of Lot 21 (except the north 25 feet thereof) in Block 2 of Forest Park Addition, in the City of Aurora, Kane County, Illinois for the sum of one dollar ($1.00) is hereby approved. Additionally, Chuck Nelson is hereby authorized to act on the City’s behalf to complete the sale of this property.
Attachments:
Agreement
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