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AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT APPROXIMATELY 3.59 ACRES OF PROPERTY FOR EXISTING PARK EXPANSIONS AND NEW PARKS FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO AND AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER JACKSON (ROBERT) PARK APPROXIMATELY 0.24 ACRES TO 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 authorizing the acceptance approximately 3.59 acres of property for the expansion of existing parks and new parks from the City of Chicago and to adopt a resolution authorizing the transfer of Jackson (Robert) Park, approximately 0.24 acre to the City of Chicago. It is further recommended that the Board authorize the General Superintendent, or her 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: Land Exchange
Granting Instrument: Deed
Agreements: Intergovernmental agreement, 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.
Authorization: Authorize the General Superintendent to negotiate, enter into, and execute such agreements, amendments to 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 te...
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