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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Tracey M. Vacek, Planner
DATE: May 29, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Right of Way for Farnsworth Avenue along the property located at 2650 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora, Illinois 60502 (Pipe Fitters Training Fund - AU01/1-14.170-M - TV/MG - Ward 1)
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Resolution is to dedicate 40 feet of right-of-way for Farnsworth Avenue along the property located at 2650 N. Farnsworth Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
The City's Engineering Division is requesting 40 feet of right-of-way dedication along the property at 2650 N. Farnsworth Avenue.
DISCUSSION:
The City's Engineering Division is requesting the Plat of Dedication for 40 feet of right-of- way located at 2650 N. Farnsworth Avenue.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This item will increase the tax base and overall viability of the City which should offset any incidental Department or staffing impacts.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend Approval of the Plat of Dedication for Farnsworth Avenue located at 2650 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora, Illinois 60502
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 Right of Way for Farnsworth Avenue along the property located at 2650 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora, Illinois 60502
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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 additional public roadway and provide utilities within the proposed right-of-way dedication area; and
WHEREAS, upon petition of the property owners, Pipe Fitters Training Fund, the City of Aurora has been offered in dedication suitable vacant land for the purpose of locating thereupon the proposed public roadway and any utilities as described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to receive and accept the dedication 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, as follows: that upon petition of the property owners, the City hereby receives and accepts the dedication of the right-of-way for public roadway and any utilities located within said public right-of-way, as described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto; provided, however, that such acceptance of dedication does not relieve the developer of its obligations to construct such roadways and/or utilities in accordance with the City of Aurora Public Improvement Ordinance.
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
Legistar Number: 14-00442
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Plan Information Sheet
EXHIBIT "A"
INFORMATION SHEET
For the Plat of Dedication for the property located at 2650 N. Farnsworth Avenue.
Case File Number: AU01/1-14.170-M
Tax Parcel Number: 15-01-101-025
Owner:
Pipe Fitters Training Fund
1085 187st Street
Mokena, IL 60448
Plat of Dedication Prepared By:
Nelson Surveyors, LLC
418 S. Cass Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559
Date Plat of Dedication Received by Planning: June 23, 2014
NOTE: A COPY OF THIS PLAT AS REFERENCED HEREON IS ON FILE IN THE CITY OF AURORA PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION OFFICE ON THE SECOND FLOOR, 1 SOUTH BROADWAY, AURORA, ILLINOIS, 60505.