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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Chuck Nelson, Director of Neighborhood Services
DATE: June 28, 2016
SUBJECT:
Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of 844 North Highland Avenue, Aurora, Illinois City Real Estate - Permanent Index No(s): 15-16-401-001 and 15-16-401-002 to Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, Inc. NFP f/k/a Marie Wilkinson Foundation
PURPOSE:
Attached is an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of 844 North Highland Avenue, Aurora, Illinois PIN No(s): 15-16-401-001 and 15-16-401-002 to the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, Inc., NFP f/k/a Marie Wilkinson Foundation who owns the property adjacent to 844 North Highland Avenue, said property being located at 838 North Highland Avenue, Aurora, Illinois.
BACKGROUND:
In June of this year, the City of Aurora acquired the property at 844 North Highland Avenue, Aurora, Illinois, through a Judge’s Deed through legal action initiated by the City of Aurora. Alderman Saville was approached by the Food Pantry on their possible acquisition of this property. After discussions with the Food Pantry, Alderman Saville is desirous of transferring this property to the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, Inc. to be consolidated with their current property located at 838 North Highland Avenue, Aurora, Illinois. Their current plans for the property will include demolition of existing structures on the property and installation of a parking surface in order to accommodate critical parking which is needed in the area. The property is exempt from real estate taxes. The lot to be transferred is legally described as follows:
LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 6 IN BAKER-MORTON 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 City-owned lots.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Adequate parking will be made available for the Food Pantry's Community Facility to promote health and wellness at their administrative offices.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Place on Finance Committee Calendar (7/12/16 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 844 North Highland Avenue, Aurora, Illinois - City Real Estate - Permanent Index No(s): 15-16-401-001 and 15-16-401-002 to the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, Inc. NFP f/k/a Marie Wilkinson Foundation.
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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 the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, Inc., NFP f/k/a Marie Wilkinson Foundation is interested in purchasing real estate known 844 North Highland Avenue, Aurora, Illinois with PIN Number(s) 15-16-401-001 and 15-16-401-002 (“Property”) in accordance with the terms and restrictive covenant setforth 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 844 North Highland Avenue, 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 this property.
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