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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Mark Phipps, Engineering Coordinator
DATE: December 22, 2021
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the Fox Valley Park District for the conveyance and contribution of an unimproved section of Gillette Avenue right-of-way in Ward 6 (Alderman Saville).
PURPOSE:
The unimproved section of Gillette Avenue right-of-way will become part of the Fox Valley Park District's Wilbert Walters Park.
BACKGROUND:
The Fox Valley Park District, in partnership with VNA Health Care, is the recipient of a CDBG grant to install adult fitness components along a new 1/3 mile asphalt path at Wilbert Walters Park on North Highland Avenue, just south of West Illinois Avenue. This park is located one block north of VNA Health Care. This new "Wellness Walk" will serve VNA clientele and residents of the neighborhood as part of rehabilitation and fitness/wellness programming.
DISCUSSION:
Gillette Avenue extends approximately 210 feet south from West Illinois Avenue, but the unimproved right-of-way for Gillette Avenue runs another 420 feet farther south (the "Remnant Parcel" shown on Exhibit A). The Remnant Parcel is adjacent to the existing Wilbert Walters Park and the Public Works Department has no plans to extend Gillette Avenue. The Paving Plan for Wilbert Walters Park shows how the proposed Wellness Walk would incorporate the Remnant Parcel into the Park (refer to Sheet 2 of 2 in Exhibit B). If the Intergovernmental Agreement (Exhibit C) is executed by the City, Fox Valley Park District will draft the deed for transfer of the Remnant Parcel to the Park District.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The City would convey fee simple title to the Remnant Parcel to Fox Valley Park District.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
cc: Infrastructure and Technology Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing an intergovern...
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