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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Tim Weidner, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: September 10, 2020
SUBJECT:
A Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora, Illinois and Forest Preserve District of Kane County for the Oakhurst Forest Preserve and adjacent area in Aurora, IL.
PURPOSE:
This Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County (District) will set terms for land acquisition and exchange of properties adjacent to the Oakhurst Forest Preserve, including acquisition needed for the upcoming East New York Street - Segment III (Farnsworth Avenue to Welsh Drive) Project, MFT Section 14-00210-02-PV.
BACKGROUND:
Both the City of Aurora and the District see the benefits to expanding publicly held lands adjacent to and around Oakhurst Forest Preserve and Lake Patterson. The District is interested in obtaining open-space parcels to continue the expansion of the preserve, and for the general protection of open space in this urban setting. The City is interested in obtaining parcels that will benefit storm-water management and transportation needs of the area. Both agencies are committed to improving the public access and recreational amenities for the residents, and have agreed to work in partnership on these goals.
An IGA concerning the construction and maintenance of Oakhurst Lake between the City, District, Aurora Township and Fox Valley Park District is included as 'Exhibit 2'. A previous IGA between the City and District from 1994 is included as 'Exhibit 3' and was the basis for this new IGA.
DISCUSSION:
As part of the East New York Street - Segment III (Farnsworth Avenue to Welsh Drive) Project, dedication of right-of-way and temporary easement was identified on District property. At the same time the City and District were looking to enter into a new agreement, similar to the previous IGA approved in 1994, in order to partner to acquire land to expand the preserve. The new Int...
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