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AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 105TH PLACE AND THROOP STREET FOR A NEW PARK
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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 to accept the donation of property located at 105th Place and Throop Street from 105TH and Vincennes Phase One/Chicago LLC. 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: 105TH and Vincennes Phase One/Chicago LLC
6120 S. Archer Rd.
Summit, IL 60501
Transfer Type: Donation
Granting Instrument: Deed
Agreements: Donation agreements, amendments to donation 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
Pursuant to Planned Development 1008 approved by the Chicago City Council February 8, 2006, 105TH and Vincennes Phase One/Chicago LLC desires to donate a parcel of land for a new park. The parcel of land has an area of approximately 1.64 acres. The site is located at 10601 S. Martin Street, in the 34th ward and the Washington Heights Community Area.
This new park would provide open space to community residents and commuters using the Major Taylor Bike Trail. Unlike the Bloomingdale Trail, which currently has four accessible parks along the trail, Major Taylor Trail currently has none.
The Chicago Park District will assume ownership and control of this property upon acceptance of the deed.
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).