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AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate the Sale of City -Owned
Real Property Located at 1729 Dodge Avenue
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2018, the City acquired the residential property
located at 1729 Dodge Avenue (the "Subject Property") through a deed in lieu of
foreclosure of municipal liens; and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property was acquired to be the future site of the
residential home designed and constructed by high school students through the course
"Geometry in Construction" at the Evanston Township High School; and
WHEREAS, in conformance with the Intergovernmental Agreement between
the City of Evanston and the Evanston Township High School District No. 202 regarding
the Affordable Housing Agreement, dated June 26, 2018, which establishes the City's role
in the program to identify and acquire the lots to be used for affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds the best interests of the City are served by
providing safe and affordable housing in the City of Evanston and providing opportunities
for ETHS students to learn hands-on skills; and
NOW BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:
SECTION 1: the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate
the sale of the City's interests in the Subject Property.
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SECTION 2: Pursuant to Subsection 1-17-4-2-(B) of the Evanston City
Code, 2012, as amended (the "City Code"), an affirmative vote of two-thirds (%) of the
elected Aldermen is required to accept the recommendation of the City Manager on the
negotiation authorized herein. The City reserves the right to reject any and all negotiations.
SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law.
SECTION 5: If any provision of this Ordinance or application thereof is held
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications of this Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid application or
provision, and each invalid application of this Ordinance is severable.
Ayes: 9
Nays: O
Introduced: 3AY1VQTy (" , 2019 Approved:
Adopted: 3a)AOW) k4 , 2019 - uu�y , 2019
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Attest:/"' - N Approved as to form:
Devon Reid, City \Clek Michelle L. Masoncup, Corpdration Counsel
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THE NORTH 25 FEET AND THE SOUTH 25 FEET OF LOT 19 AND THE NORTH 16 213 FEET OF LOT
18 IN BLOCK 3 IN MERRILL LADD'S SECOND ADDITION TO EVANSTON, A SUBDIVISION OF THE
WEST 112 OF THE SOUTHWEST 114 OF THE NORTHEAST 114 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 41
NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
COMMON ADDRESS: 1729 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
PERMANENT INDEX NUMBERS: 10-13-220-008-0000
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