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AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH THE METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN CALIFORNIA PARK AND CLARK (RICHARD) PARK ALONG THE CHICAGO RIVER
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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 General Superintendent, or his designee, to negotiate, enter into, execute, and take all action necessary to enter into a lease between the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD), the Chicago Park District and the City Department of Transportation for the establishment of a bike path between California Park and Clark (Richard) Park.
II. Agreement Information
Grantor: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
100 Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Grantees: Chicago Park District and
City Department of Transportation
30 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Granting Instrument: Lease
Transfer Type: Intergovernmental Property Transfer in accordance with 50ILCS 605/2(a) of the Local Government Property Transfer Act.
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 Metropolitan Water ...
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