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AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT APPROXIMATELY 1.20 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10541 SOUTH ABERDEEN STREET FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO AND/OR THE PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION FOR THE EXPANSION OF ROBINSON (JACKIE) PARK #236
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To: The Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District (“Board”) adopt an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of approximately 1.20 acres of property for the expansion of Robinson (Jackie) Park #236 from the Board of Education of the City of Chicago (“BOE”) and/or the Public Building Commission of Chicago (“PBC”). It is further recommended that the Board authorize the General Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate, enter into, and execute such agreements, amendments, indemnities, and instruments and perform any and all acts as shall be necessary or advisable in connection with the transaction described herein.
II. Agreement Information
Grantor: Board of Education of the City of Chicago
42 West Madison Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
and/or
Public Building Commission of Chicago
50 West Washington Street, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Transfer Type: Land Acquisition
Granting Instrument: Deed
Agreements: Intergovernmental agreement, and, if applicable, temporary right of entry, easements, restrictive covenants, and any other agreements or instruments necessary to comply with any restrictions of record for a portion or the entirety of the property.
Authorization: Authorize the General Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate, enter into, and execute such transfer instruments, agreements, amendments to agreements, and indemnities, and perform any and all acts as shall be necessary or advisable in connection with the transactions described herein, including compliance with existing easements, if any, filing of street and alley vacation or dedication applications, plats of dedication, and other applicable requirements. Authorize the General Counsel to include other relevant terms and conditions in the transfer instruments, the written agreements, and any amendments thereto. Authorize the Secretary to attest as to the signing of the transfer instruments, the written agreements and any amendments thereto and keep original on file.
III. Explanation
Robinson (Jackie) Park is a 12.27-acre park located in the Washington Heights Community Area. The PBC is the owner in trust for the BOE of approximately 1.20 acres of property at 10541 South Aberdeen Street. The BOE intends to transfer the property to the Chicago Park District for the expansion of Robinson (Jackie) Park #236. On the expansion parcel, the Park District will construct a new, 18,000 square foot fieldhouse that includes a full-sized gymnasium, two (2) multipurpose clubrooms, fitness center, teen room, pantry, men and women restrooms, offices, lobby, and storage space. Upon completion, a total of 13.47 acres of open space will be provided by this park in the Washington Heights Community Area.
IV. General Conditions
1) Conflicts: The Agreement shall not be legally binding on the Chicago Park District if entered into in violation of the provisions of 50 ILCS 105, the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act.
2) Ethics: The agreement shall contain a provision requiring compliance with Chapter III of the Code of the Chicago Park District ("Governmental Ethics").
3) Contingent Liability: Any agreement lawfully entered into for a period of more than one year shall be executory only for the amounts for which the Park District may become liable in succeeding fiscal years pursuant to 70 ILCS 17(i).