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File #: 17-2816-0719    Name: Donation of property at Irving and Chicago River
Type: Action Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/7/2017 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 7/19/2017 Final action:
Title: AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT IRVING PARK AND THE CHICAGO RIVER FOR THE EXPANSION OF CALIFORNIA PARK
Sponsors: Planning and Construction
Title
AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
IRVING PARK AND THE CHICAGO RIVER FOR THE EXPANSION OF CALIFORNIA 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 property located at Irving Park Road and the River from River Park North Homeowners' Association, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation for the expansion of California 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 transaction described herein.

II. Agreement Information



Grantor: River Park North Homeowners' Association,
an Illinois not-for-profit corporation
c/o Bob Langjahr, Property Manager
First Community Management
935 W. Chestnut Street, Suite 201
Chicago, IL 60642

Transfer Type: Donation

Granting Instrument: Deed

Agreements: 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 ...

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