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• 56-0-99
AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF
PROPERTY AT 1030 UNIVERSITY PLACE, EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston owns the real property commonly known as
1030 University Place, Evanston, Illinois, legally described as follows:
See Exhibit A
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston has determined that
ownership of the aforesaid real estate is no longer necessary, appropriate, required or in
the best interest of the City of Evanston; and
• WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston has determined that the
best interest of the City of Evanston would be served by the sale of said real estate to a
qualified party; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 55-0-99, the City Council by a vote of 2/3
of the elected Aldermen then holding office did direct that the process to sell said Property
be by negotiation on behalf of the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said Ordinance, the negotiations have occurred; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that a sale between the City of
Evanston, as seller, and Northwestern University, as buyer, be hereby accepted by the City
Council of the City of Evanston for the aforesaid real property legally described in Exhibit
A; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the best interest of the •
City of Evanston and its residents will be served by conveying the aforesaid real property to
Northwestern University on terms consistent with Resolution 79-R-98 and
WHEREAS, the notice of intent to sell City property has been published in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Evanston as required by ordinance; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Evanston finds as fact the
recitals hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 2: The negotiated sale to Northwestern University as buyer, is
hereby accepted by the City Council of the City of Evanston for the real property legally •
described in Exhibit A and attached hereto.
SECTION 3: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to sign, and
the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest, all documents necessary to sell
said property. The City Manager is further authorized to negotiate any changes or
additional terms and conditions with respect to the sale of the aforesaid real property as he
may deem fit and proper.
SECTION 4: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 5: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law.
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Exhibit A
THAT PART OF BLOCK 2 IN CIRCUIT COURT SUBDIVISION IN PARTITION OF LOT 22,
IN COUNTY CLERK'S DIVISION OF UNSUBDIVIDED LAND IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4
OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL
MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
SAID BLOCK 2; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES, 56 MINUTES, 15 SECONDS EAST,
ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 2 BEING ALSO THE SOUTH LINE OF
UNIVERSITY PLACE, 327.65 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES, 05 MINUTES, 21
SECONDS EAST, 115.31 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES, 54 MINUTES, 39
SECONDS WEST, 93.79 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES, 56 MINUTES, 15
SECONDS WEST, 153.36 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF EAST RAILROAD
AVENUE; THENCE NORTH 32 DEGREES, 58 MINUTES, 47 SECONDS WEST, ALONG
SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE, 234.60 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1030 UNIVERSITY PLACE, EVANSTON, ILLINOIS.
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