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AUTHORITY TO EXPAND THE EXISTING LEASE AREA AT NORTH PARK VILLAGE NATURE CENTER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO
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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 adopt an ordinance authorizing the expansion of the existing lease area at North Park Village Nature Center with the City of Chicago. It is further recommended that the Board authorize the General Superintendent, or his 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: City of Chicago
30 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Transfer Type: Intergovernmental Property Transfer in accordance with 50ILCS 605/2(a) of the Local Government Property Transfer Act.
Granting Instrument: Lease from the City of Chicago to the Chicago Park District
Agreements: Intergovernmental agreements, amendments to intergovernmental agreements 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 and the transfer of funds for development.
Authorization: Authorize the General Superintendent to negotiate, enter into, and execute such intergovernmental agreements, amendments to intergovernmental agreements, indemnities, and instruments 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 written agreements, amendments and transfer instruments. Authorize the Secretary to attest as to the signing of the Agreements and transfer instruments and keep an original copy of the Agreement on file.
III. Explanation
The City of Chicago owns property at 5801 N. Pulaski Road commonly referred to as North Park Village. The Park District currently leases approximately 51.73 acres at this site and operates it as a park. The expansion of the lease area would include the 2nd floor and attic at the field house located at 3642 W. Ardmore Avenue for District staff and storage purposes and also Building L (Garage and Garage Annex), Building N (Electrician Shops), and the two adjoining parking lots for the use of District landscape operations and skilled trades.
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 Chicago Park District's Ethics Code, Chapter III of the Code of the Chicago Park District, shall be incorporated into and made part of the agreement.
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).