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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Tracey M. Vacek, Planner
DATE: September 22, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Easement at 701 S. Eola Road (Diocese of Joliet / Our Lady of Mercy Church - 14-00790 / NA30/4-14.274-M - TV - Ward 8)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Diocese of Joliet / Our Lady of Mercy Church, is requesting approval of Plat of Easement granting a city easement on property located at 701 S. Eola Road. This Easement will cover the watermain that the Petitioner construct as part of the expansion to the religious institution which was approved in 2003 and implemented in 2007.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is located at 701 S. Eola Road and is home of Our Lady of Mercy Church, which is part of the Fox Valley East Planned Development District.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Plat 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.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend APPROVAL of the Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Easement at 701 S. Eola Road.
ATTACHMENTS:
Property Research Sheet
Plat of Easement
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 City Easement at 701 S. Eola 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, Diocese of Joliet, the City of Aurora has been offered in dedication suitable land for the purpose of locating utilities and within an easement(s) as described on Exhibit "A" 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, as follows: that upon petition of the property owners, the City hereby receives and accepts the granting of the easement(s) as described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto; provided however, that such acceptance of granting does not relieve the developer of its obligations to construct such 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: 14-0077
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit "A" Plat Information Sheet
EXHIBIT "A"
PLAT INFORMATION SHEET
For the Plat of Easement for the property located at 701 S. Eola Road.
Case File Number: NA30/4-14.274-M
Tax Parcel Number: 07-30-400-022
Owner:
Diocese of Joliet
701 S. Eola Road
Aurora, IL 60504
Plat Prepared By:
Engineering Enterprises, Inc.
52 Wheeler Road
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Date Plat Received: September 18, 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.