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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS-1997-081-R-9710/7/9 7 • 81-R-97 A RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into Negotiations with the Chicago Transit Authority for Property at 860 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois WHEREAS, the property at 860 Chicago Avenue, commonly known as the Chicago - Main Newsstand located at the southwest corner of Chicago Avenue and Main Street, is owned by the Chicago Transit Authority; and - WHEREAS, a one-story commercial building is located on said property; and WHEREAS, the one-story commercial building contains approximately 1351 square feet; and WHEREAS, the property has been vacant since approximately 1993; and • WHEREAS, the property is currently zoned as OS Open Space District; and • WHEREAS, the property is conveniently located to adjacent public transportation; and WHEREAS, it is the best interests of the City that the City purchase said property to further potential development of the site, to preserve and maintain the economic viability of the surrounding neighborhood, and to preserve potential open space, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION 1: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and instructed to negotiate with the Chicago Transit Authority for the purchase of the aforesaid property. SECTION 2: That the City Manager is hereby directed to submit to the City Council at 1 the Council Meeting of November 10, 1997, a contract for the purchase of the aforesaid property or a report setting forth the then current status of the negotiation. SECTION 3: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect following its passage and approval in a manner provided by law. TEST: C erk Adopted: © 13 1997 2 Mayor • 0 •