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File #: 24-1099-0612    Name: Acceptance of Property from the City of Chicago Adjacent to Kells Park
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 5/13/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 6/12/2024 Final action: 6/12/2024
Title: AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT APPROXIMATELY 0.36 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 714-726 NORTH KEDZIE AVENUE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOR THE EXPANSION OF KELLS (GEORGE) PARK #1040
Sponsors: Planning and Construction
Indexes: Land Acquisition
Attachments: 1. Ordinance
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AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT APPROXIMATELY 0.36 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 714-726 NORTH KEDZIE AVENUE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOR THE EXPANSION OF KELLS (GEORGE) PARK #1040

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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 approximately 0.36 acres of property for the expansion of Kells (George) Park #1040 from the City of Chicago ("City). 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: City of Chicago
121 N. LaSalle Street
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 an...

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