HomeMy WebLinkAbout124-R-21 Supporting the Growing Season's Application to the Cook County Assessor for 7c Status Designation10/26/2021
124R-21
A RESOLUTION
Supporting the Growing Season's Application to
the Cook County Assessor for 7c Status Designation
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, (the "City")
is a home rule unit of government under the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, there exists within the borders of the City a recognized
need for economic development, business expansion and employment; and
WHEREAS, there exists the need to aid in financing the cost of
economic development projects in order to relieve conditions of unemployment
and to encourage an increase in commerce and industry within the City, thereby
reducing unemployment and providing for the increased welfare and prosperity of
the residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to promote the development
of industry within its borders; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Assessor operates under an
ordinance, known as the Cook County Real Property Classification Ordinance,
which the Cook County Board of Commissioners enacted in order to encourage
industrial and commercial development in Cook County; and
WHEREAS, The Growing Season, LLC(the "Applicant") is applying for
Class 7c property status for 2223 Washington St. Evanston, IL (the "Subject
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Property"), and has documented that such incentive provided for in said
ordinance is necessary for substantial rehabilitation of the Subject Property; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has committed to transform 16,500
square feet of vacant industrial property into high -quality commercial space for a
collective of Black -owned businesses and organizations,
WHEREAS, the Applicant seeks to build a commercial hub
committed to community wellness and racial equity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby grants the request of the
Applicant to have the Subject Property declared eligible for Class 7c status
pursuant to the Cook County Real Property Classification Ordinance because the
City Council recognizes that the incentive benefits provided for in said ordinance
are necessary for new construction and renovation to occur on the Subject
Property.
SECTION 2: That the City Council hereby supports and consents to
the Cook County Assessor granting the Subject Property 7c status pursuant to
the Cook County Real Property Classification Ordinance.
SECTION 3: That the Applicant will make best efforts to hire
Evanston Residents for positions that become available. . Best efforts will
include but are not limited to the following: the business will work with City and
County workforce development professionals to identify capable people of filling
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vacant jobs and the business will work with local job training professionals to
identify, hire and train individuals to pursue jobs.
SECTION 3: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to sign any documents necessary to implement this resolution.
SECTION 4: That this resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
Attest:
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: November 08
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Daniel Biss, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Nicholas E. Cummings, Corporation
Counsel