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AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT APPROXIMATELY 3.19 ACRES OF PROPERTY FOR EIGHT NEW PARKS AND FOR THE EXPANSION OF TWO EXISTING PARKS FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO
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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 transfer of approximately 3.19 acres, comprised of various parcels of land from the City of Chicago for eight new parks and for the expansion of two existing parks. 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 Deeds from the City of Chicago transferring ownership to the Chicago Park District.
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 vacation or dedication applications, plats of dedication, vacation 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
|
Park/Location Acquisition |
Address |
Acreage |
Community Area |
Ward |
|
Chestnut Park Expansion |
7000 S. Harper Ave. |
.26 |
South Shore |
5 |
|
40th and Indiana (DFA) |
3938 S. Indiana Ave. |
.27 |
Grand Boulevard |
3 |
|
42nd and Vincennes (DFA) |
4149 S. Vincennes Ave. |
.26 |
Grand Boulevard |
4 |
|
Lake Park and Oakwood (DFA) |
3906 S. Lake Park Ave. |
.28 |
Oakland |
4 |
|
32nd and Halsted (DFA) |
3159 S. Halsted St. |
.07 |
Bridgeport |
11 |
|
110th Place and Wentworth |
223 W. 110th Place |
.34 |
Roseland |
34 |
|
83rd and Essex |
2501 E. 83rd St. |
.36 |
South Chicago |
7 |
|
104th Place and Corliss |
10440 S. Corliss |
.23 |
Pullman |
9 |
|
De Burgos Park Expansion |
1808 N. Whipple St. |
.13 |
Logan Square |
1 |
|
Edgewater Site |
Ashland and Edgewater |
.99 |
Edgewater |
40 |
|
|
Total |
3.19 |
|
|
It is recommended that the Park District accept approximately 3.19 acres of property from the City of Chicago for (eight) 8 new parks as well the expansions of Chestnut Park and De Burgos Park. The acquisition of these parcels will provide enhanced open space opportunities for various communities.
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).