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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Chuck Nelson, Director of Neighborhood Standards
DATE: June 28, 2016
SUBJECT:
Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of the Northerly Thirty Feet (30') of City Real Estate (Lot 24) Located at 1127 Talma Street, Aurora, Illinois Permanent Index No.: 15-34-178-019.
PURPOSE:
Attached is an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of the northerly thirty feet (30") of City Owned Real Estate (Lot 24) commonly known as 1127 Talma Street, with PIN# 15-34-178-019 to Stacy L. Meeks, who owns the property directly north of the area to be sold. Under the terms of the proposed sale, Meeks will pay the City One Dollar ($1.00) and consolidate the land with her current parcel. This sale only includes the northerly thirty feet (30') of the said property PIN #15-34-178-019. The City will be transferring the southerly twenty feet (20') (Lot 24) at a later date to be consolidated with 1129 Talma Street, Aurora, Illinois.
BACKGROUND:
In October 2011 the City of Aurora acquired the property at 1127 Talma Street, Aurora, Illinois through a Judge’s Deed through legal action initiated by the City of Aurora. Demolition of the structure(s) at 1127 Talma Street, Aurora, Illinois were completed in 2011. The property is exempt from real estate taxes. The lot is to be split and given to the adjoining land owner as legally described below:
THE NORTHERLY THIRTY FEET OF LOT 24 IN BLOCK 13 OF H.H. EVANS 5th ADDITION TO AURORA, 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:
Vacant lot back on tax rolls. City will no longer have to maintain this vacant lot.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Place on Finance Committee Calendar (07/12/16 Agenda) for approval to City Council.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of the Northerly Thirty Feet (30') of City Owned Real Estate (Lot 24) Part of 1127 Talma Street, Aurora, Illinois Permanent Index No.: 15-34-178-019
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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 Stacy L. Meeks is interested in purchasing real estate known as the northerly thirty feet (30') of 1127 Talma Street, in the City of Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, legally described as the Northerly Thirty Feet (30') of Lot 24 in Block 13 of H.H. Evans 5th Addition to Aurora, in the City of Aurora, Kane County, Illinois with PIN# 15-34-178-019 (“Property”))
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 northerly thirty feet (30') of the property located at 1127 Talma Street, Aurora, Illinois legally described as the Northerly Thirty Feet (30') of Lot 24 in Block 13 of H.H. Evans 5th Addition to Aurora, in the City of Aurora, Kane County, Illinois with PIN# 15-34-178-019, for the sum of $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.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ____ day of ____________, 2016.
AYES ___ NAYS ___ NOT VOTING ___
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Mayor
ATTEST: Prepared By:
City of Aurora Law Department
_____________________ 44 East Downer Place
City Clerk Aurora, IL 60507