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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Trevor Dick, FAICP LEED AP, Assistant Director
Patrick Collins, Assistant Corporation Counsel
DATE: August 8, 2024
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition and Acceptance of a Land Donation to the City of Aurora known as Parcel 15-15-176-073.
PURPOSE:
To accept a donation of approximately 0.54 acres of land from Mr. David Kline to the City pursuant to the terms and conditions in the Donation Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The property currently includes a road named Lyon Place that is currently shown on the City’s GIS as right-of-way. The property is zoned M-1. The parcel could be an important strategic property that could benefit the City economically in the future if developed. Currently, the property, and its adjacent properties are underutilized and if combined, could create a key redevelopment site. The City’s Comprehensive Plan has long shown the area as a future multi-family residential development.
DISCUSSION:
The acceptance of the donated property has many benefits including decreasing the possibility of the property becoming a nuisance, by helping to support desirable residential development along the Fox River as recommended in the City’s Comprehensive Plan, as well as potentially creating desired road connections to parcels north and south with access to the existing signalized intersection on Lake Street. Overall, accepting property donations allows the City to leverage resources effectively, enhance community benefits, and align development with long-term strategic goals.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The acquisition of land will provide the City additional flexibility in the long-term planning of that area for desirable residential development along the Fox River.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the proposed resolution accepting the donation of land be approved.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition and Acceptance of a Land Donation to the City of Aurora known as Parcel 15-15-176-073.
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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, David Kline ("owner") owns certain real property on Lyon Place, between Lake Street and the Fox River within the City of Aurora (hereinafter, "Subject Property"); and
WHEREAS the Subject Property is legally described as Parcel 15-15-176-073 in the City of Aurora, Kane County, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the owner has expressed its desire to donate the Subject Property to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of accepting the Subject Property from the owner due to its strategic location; and
WHEREAS, the City and the owner have negotiated a Property Conveyance and Donation Agreement ("Agreement") to facilitate the owner's donation of and the City's acceptance of the Subject Property pursuant to the terms therein contained; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement is attached to this Resolution and made apart thereof as if fully set forth therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the acceptance of the Subject Parcel by the City in accordance with the terms set forth in the Agreement shall be and hereby is authorized; and further
BE IT RESOLVED, that the respective officers and employees of the City shall be and hereby are duly authorized to take all actions necessary and proper carry into effect the purposes of this Resolution, including but not limited the execution of the Agreement on behalf of the City and the execution of all other documents required to complete the contemplated conveyance of the Subject Property.