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File #: 16-2595-1019    Name: Authority to Accept Transfer of Land from the City for Park Expansion
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 10/13/2016 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 10/19/2016 Final action: 10/19/2016
Title: AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOR THE EXPANSION OF CHRISTIANA PARK, LONDON PARK, MILLARD PARK AND NINEBARK PARK
Sponsors: Planning and Construction
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AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOR THE EXPANSION OF CHRISTIANA PARK, LONDON PARK, MILLARD PARK AND NINEBARK 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 authorizing the acceptance of the transfer of property from the City of Chicago for the expansion of Christiana Park, London Park, Millard Park and Ninebark Park. 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 transactions 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 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 vacati...

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