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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Chuck Nelson, Deputy Mayor
DATE: May 25, 2017
SUBJECT:
Ordinance authorizing the sale of the City Real Estate (LOT 17), located at Bishop Avenue, Aurora, Illinois, Permanent Index No.: 15-28-306-017
PURPOSE:
Attached is an Ordinance authorizing the sale of City real estate, Lot 17, commonly known as [vacant land] Bishops Avenue, with PIN 15-28-306-017, to Salvador C. Ramirez, Angela Ramirez and Salvador Ramirez, Jr., who own the property directly east of the area to be sold (921-923 Bishop Avenue). Under the terms of the proposed sale, Ramirez(es) will pay the City one dollar ($1.00) and consolidate the land with their current parcel. This sale includes all of said property PIN 15-28-306-017.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora owns the vacant irregular shaped, less than 1/10th acre parcel. There are no structures on the property. The property is currently exempt from real estate taxes. The lot is to be given to the adjoining land owners (Ramirez) as legally described below:
LOT 17 IN BLOCK 25 OF SOUTH END 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:
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 City Real Estate located at [vacant] Bishop Avenue, Aurora, Illinois, Permanent Index No.: 15-28-306-017.
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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 Salvador Ramirez, Angela Ramirez, and Salvador Ramirez, Jr. are interested in purchasing real estate known as Lot 17 in Block 25 of South End Addition to Aurora, in the City of Aurora, Illinois with PIN Number 15-28-306-017 (“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 Lot 17 in Block 25 of South End Addition to Aurora, in the City of Aurora, Illinois 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 these properties.
Attachments:
Agreement
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