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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Alex Minnella, Planner
DATE: May 18, 2016
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a Stormwater Easement at 1535 Reckinger road (Fox Valley Park District - 16-00435 / AU12/3-15.244-DED/E - AM - Ward 1).
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Fox Valley Park District, at the request of the City of Aurora, is requesting approval of a plat of easement on property located at 1535 Reckinger Road. An easement is needed for a flood mitigation project which involves the Fox Valley Park District and Farnswood Condo Association. The details of the project include the construction of drainage improvements to provide flooding relief in the low lying area with the Farnswood Subdivision and improve storm sewer convey along Reckinger Road.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is located at 1535 Reckinger road and is currently utilized as open space use with R-1(S) zoning, which is part of a Special Use Planned Development. The property is generally located 1535 Reckinger road, just south of Reckinger Road, North of Indian Trail, and west of Farnsworth Avenue.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Dedication of Easement petition submitted by the petitioner and have sent comments back to them on those submittals. The Petitioner has made all the requested changes to these documents and they now meet all of the applicable codes and ordinances.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Planning and Zoning Division would anticipate that this project will increase the City’s overall tax base and viability by facilitating investment and development which will offset any incidental Department or staffing impacts; enhancing the city’s infrastructure and improving services to its residence.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend APPROVAL of the resolution accepting the dedication of a stormwater easement at 1535 Reckinger Road.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Plat of Easement
Property Research Sheet
Land Use Petition with Supporting Documents
Legistar Number: 16-00435
cc: Alderman Saville, Chairman
Alderman Donnell
Alderman Irvin
Alderman Hart-Burns, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a Stormwater Easement at 1535 Reckinger Road
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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, it may be necessary in the future to construct and provide utilities in the easement area; and
WHEREAS, upon petition of the property owners, Fox Valley Park District, the City of Aurora has been offered in dedication suitable vacant land for the purpose of locating utilities and/or providing stormwater detention within an easement(s) as described on Exhibit “A” Plat of Easement attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to receive and accept the granting of such real estate, in accordance with Section 11-105-01 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS (1994) 5/11-105-1); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, that upon petition of the property owners, the City hereby receives and accepts the granting of the easement(s) as described on Exhibit “A” Plat of Easement attached hereto.