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File #: 14-306-0409    Name: Dixon and Field Land Acquisition
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 3/28/2014 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 4/9/2014 Final action: 4/9/2014
Title: AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5056 AND 5057 N. MONTICELLO AVENUE FOR THE EXPANSION OF EUGENE FIELD PARK AND ALSO PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 5101 N. LAWNDALE AVENUE, CURRENTLY A PART OF EUGENE FIELD PARK (41) AND 8919 S. DAUPHIN AVENUE, CURRENTLY A PART OF LORRAINE DIXON PARK (1210)
Sponsors: Planning and Construction, Law Department
Indexes: Land Acquisition

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AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5056 AND 5057 N. MONTICELLO AVENUE FOR THE EXPANSION OF EUGENE FIELD PARK AND ALSO PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 5101 N. LAWNDALE AVENUE, CURRENTLY A PART OF EUGENE FIELD PARK (41) AND 8919 S. DAUPHIN AVENUE, CURRENTLY A PART OF LORRAINE DIXON PARK (1210)

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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 acceptance of property located at 5056 and 5057 N. Monticello Avenue for the expansion of Eugene Field Park and also properties located at 5101 N. Monticello Avenue, currently a part of Eugene Field Park and 8919 S. Dauphin Avenue, currently a part of Lorraine Dixon Park from 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
121 N. LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60602

Transfer Type: Intergovernmental Property Transfer in accordance with 50ILCS 605/2(a) of the Local Government Property Transfer Act.

Granting Instrument: Quit Claim Deed from the City of Chicago transferring ownership to the Chicago Park District or lease from the City of Chicago and Intergovernmental Agreements.

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 ...

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