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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 Ac...
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