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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Stephane Phifer, Planning and Zoning Director
DATE: May 20, 2016
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City Of Aurora and the Fox Valley Park District Regarding Land Conveyance and Contribution for Blues Island (16-00480 / AU22/2-13.228-AG/IGA - SP)
PURPOSE:
Attached is a resolution authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental agreement with the Fox Valley Park District to accept the conveyance of Blues Island from the Fox Valley Park District to the City of Aurora.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located in the Fox River adjacent to RiverEdge Park. This Agreement was reviewed and approved by the Fox Valley Park District Board in May of 2014. However, in completing the due diligence for the CMAQ grant the City recently received for the ATC and Regional Enhancement Project there does not appear to be a correlating approval by the Aurora City Council. Ownership of the island is required by the terms of the grant therefore, formal acceptance of the property is being sought at this time to enable a deed to be recorded bringing the property into City ownership.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Intergovernmental Agreement and the document meets 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 Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City Of Aurora and the Fox Valley Park District Regarding Land Conveyance and Contribution for Blues Island.
cc: Alderman Saville, Chairman
Alderman Donnell
Alderman Irvin
Alderman Hart-Burns, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
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