HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS-2000-035-R-004/18/00
35-R-00,
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Authorizing the City Manager to Enter
Into an Intergovernmental Agreement at
860 Chicago Avenue Between The City of Evanston
and the Chicago Transit Authority
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 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; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 81-R-97 the City Council authorized the City
Manager to enter into negotiations with the Chicago Transit Authority for the property at 860
Chicago Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Chicago Transit Authority have had negotiations
for the purchase of said property; and
WHEREAS, the Chicago Transit Authority has agreed pursuant to Ordinance 99-156
dated October 18, 1999 to sell the property to the City for $175,000.00 as amended by
Ordinance dated April 12 2000• and
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WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to Resolution 34-R-00 has authorized the
purchase of the property at 860 Chicago Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds of the sale of 860 Chicago Avenue will be used by the
Chicago Transit Authority for specific improvements on Evanston stations; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Chicago Transit Authority have negotiated an
Intergovernmental Agreement for said proceeds,
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 directed to sign and the
City Clerk, hereby authorized and directed to attest on behalf of the City of Evanston, an
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Evanston and the Chicago Transit Authority
for the property at 860 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois, attached hereto and made a part
of as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate any
additional conditions of the Agreement as may be determined to be in the best interests of the
City.
SECTION 3: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect following its passage
and approval in a manner provided by law.
Mayor
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Adopted: t,I 2000
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