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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Patrick J. Collins, Assistant Corporation Counsel
DATE: January 13, 2026
SUBJECT:
Resolution authorizing the divestment and sale of City owned properties located at 930 and 932 West New York Ave., Aurora, IL 60506.
PURPOSE:
Attached is a resolution authorizing the divestment of City owned properties located at 930 and 932 West New York (Permanent Index Number 15-21-115-004) to ZR Builders for $60,000. Property will be developed into 2 single-family homes.)
BACKGROUND:
In 2016 the City of Aurora began the process of divesting City Owned property to adjacent neighbors in order to reduce our inventory of vacant land. The City expanded that divestment process to reduce the City's overall inventory of vacant buildable lots. Working with multiple City departments, including Mayor's Office, Planning & Zoning, Revenue & Collections, Financing, Property Standards, Economic Development, Engineering, Building & Permits, Public Works, Parks & Recreations, and the Law Department, all worked in conjunction to identify vacant buildable City owned lots to then market and sell the lots for development.
DISCUSSION:
The City listed each property for sale on the MLS and City's website for $30,000. The City received multiple offers; ZR Builder's offer was all cash for the full asking price with proof of funds.
On each parcel, ZR Builders will construct a two-story single-family home with attached garage, and construction will begin as soon as possible.
The property is currently exempt from real estate taxes, and the City is incurring maintenance and landscaping fees.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Property will be back on the tax rolls and a single-family home will be constructed. City will no longer have to maintain the property.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the divestment and sale of City owned properties locate...
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