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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 29-O-25 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Sale Contract for City-Owned Real Property located at 1222 Washington Street to Evanston Township High School District No. 20204/14/2025 29-O-25 AN ORDINANCE Authorizing the City Manager to Sell City-Owned Property at 1222 Washington Street WHEREAS, the City of Evanston owns real property located at 1222 Washington Street, Evanston, Illinois 60202, and legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (the “Subject Property”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 27-O-25, the City Council, by a vote of at least two-thirds (⅔) of the elected Councilmembers then holding office, did direct the City Manager to negotiate the sale of the Subject Property on behalf of the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 27-O-25, the City Manager has negotiated the sale of the Subject Property; and WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that the City Council hereby approve the sale of the Subject Property, with the City of Evanston as Seller and Evanston Township High School (“ETHS”), as Buyer; and WHEREAS, as required by Section 1-17-4-2(B) of the Evanston City Code, as amended (the “City Code”), a Notice of Intent to Sell Certain Real Estate, was published in the Evanston Review, a newspaper in general circulation in the City of Evanston, on March 27, 2025, neither less than fifteen (15) nor more than thirty (30) days before the date on which the City Council considered adoption of this ordinance authorizing the sale of the Subject Property; and WHEREAS, the Evanston City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the City to sell the Subject Property. Page 1 of 20 29-O-25 NOW BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT: SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are hereby found as fact and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Evanston hereby approves the negotiated sale of the Subject Property with the City as Seller and ETHS as Buyer. SECTION 3: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to sign, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest, the Agreement, pursuant to the terms of which the Subject Property shall be conveyed. The City Manager is further authorized to negotiate any changes or additional terms and conditions with respect to the sale of the aforesaid Subject Property as the City Manager may deem fit and proper. SECTION 4: The City Manager and the City Clerk, respectively, are hereby authorized and directed to execute, attest, and deliver such other documents, agreements, and certificates as may be necessary to effectuate the sale herein authorized. SECTION 5: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 6: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law. SECTION 7: If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications hereof that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and each invalid application hereof is severable. Page 2 of 20 29-O-25 SECTION 8: The findings and recitals contained herein are declared to be prima facie evidence of the law of the City and shall be received in evidence as provided by the Illinois Compiled Statutes and the courts of the State of Illinois. Ayes: ______________ Nays: ______________ Introduced:_________________, 2025 Adopted:___________________, 2025 Approved: __________________________, 2025 _______________________________ Daniel Biss, Mayor Attest: _____________________________ Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk Approved as to form: _______________________________ Alexandra Ruggie, Corporation Counsel Page 3 of 20 29-O-25 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 2 IN TULLIO SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 16 AND 17 EXCEPT THE EAST 50 FEET IN BLOCK 2 IN HUNTOON’S ADDITION TO EVANSTON, A SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 25 RODS OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.:11-19-304-048-0000 Commonly Known As:1222 Washington Street, Evanston IL 60202 Page 4 of 20 Execution Version INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EVANSTON AND EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 202 REGARDING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM This INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made by and between the City of Evanston, an Illinois municipal corporation and home rule unit as described in the Illinois Constitution (the “City”), and the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District No. 202, Cook County, Illinois (“ETHS”). Section 1. Background. A. The City identifies and acquires real property located in the City by purchase or other means to support the City’s affordable housing goals. Often these properties are vacant or the existing structures require demolition. B. ETHS offers its students a class known as ‘Geometry in Construction’ which seeks to explore alternative channels and methods for educating students outside of a traditional classroom setting on various subject matters such as design, mathematics, technical, and construction related subjects. C. The Geometry in Construction class constructs a residence by the end of each school year, which is moved to a residential lot and inhabited. D. Since 2013, the City and ETHS have collaborated with an affordable housing developer, Community Partners for Affordable Housing (“CPAH”) to locate the Geometry in Construction homes on lots owned by the City or ETHS and in turn make the property available for purchase by a qualified applicant for affordable housing. E. The City and ETHS have determined that the cooperation of the parties to date regarding the affordable housing program benefits both public bodies and the community. It is in their collective best interest to enter into this Agreement to memorialize the expectations and commitments of the parties and to maintain the viability of this educational and affordable housing program. Section 2. General Commitments. A. Term. This Agreement shall be in effect from the effective date, as set forth in Section 5.I to until June 30, 2023, and shall automatically renew for subsequent five-year terms; provided that the Agreement will not renew if a party provides written notice by December 31 of the year prior to renewal of the terminating party’s intention to not renew the Agreement. Further, either party may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing the non-terminating party with six months written notice of the terminating party’s decision to terminate the Agreement. If such notice, however, is delivered after ETHS has commenced construction on a Project Home, as defined in Section 3.A, the Agreement shall not terminate until the Project Home is installed on the Subject Property, as defined in Section 3.A. 2502968.2 Page 5 of 20 B.Administration of Agreement. The City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, shall administer this Agreement on behalf of the City. The ETHS Superintendent, or Superintendent’s designee, shall administer this Agreement on behalf of ETHS. C.Meetings. The City Manager and the ETHS Superintendent, or their designees, shall meet at least two times per year to discuss and review the affordable housing program, including the City’s acquisition efforts and the status of construction. D.Notification of Available Property. By March 1 of each year of this Agreement, or by such later date if agreed to in writing by the parties, the City will use best efforts to identify aresidential property for the next Project Home site to enable the School District to construct aresidence for such property in the immediately following school year. If the Parties decide that a property is not available by March 1, ETHS shall have no obligation to build a residence during the immediately following school year. ETHS will confirm, in its sole discretion, with the City prior to acquisition of the property whether the property is an appropriate site for the residence to be constructed in the upcoming school year. The City shall grant ETHS access to the property to conduct due diligence activities, including environmental assessments, that ETHS deems necessary. ETHS must notify the City and pay for any due diligence, including environmental assessment, that it seeks to be performed prior to the City’s acquisition of the site. Section 3. ETHS Role and Responsibilities. A.ETHS to Construct Project Home. After the City acquires a property (the “Subject Property”), students and staff members shall construct a residence that is approximately 1,000 – 1,500 square feet in size (the “Project Home”). All aspects of the construction will be coordinated and supervised by ETHS, including the building foundation, and installation of all improvements and fixtures in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. ETHS shall coordinate and perform all aspects of the construction in an efficient, competent, and safe manner in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Project Home’s primary structure will be constructed on ETHS property (1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois). B.Relocation of Project Home and Duration of Construction. After the Project Home has been constructed, ETHS will arrange to move the Project Home to an appropriate foundation located on the Subject Property. The foundation, mechanical systems, including electrical, plumbing and HVAC, as well as interior and exterior finishing will be completed by subcontractors hired by ETHS. Subject to Force Majeure, ETHS shall use due diligence and commercially reasonable efforts to ensure completion and receipt of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy within 18 months after commencing construction. C.Permits. ETHS shall be responsible for obtaining all building and occupancy permits for the Project Home to enable it to be occupied on the Subject Property. D.ETHS Costs. All costs for the construction of the Project Home and its placement on the Subject Property will be borne by ETHS, including but not limited to construction materials, labor costs, and removal expenses from ETHS Property to the Subject Property and 2502968.2 Page 6 of 20 including landscaping and site improvements on the Subject Property; provided that the City shall waive all building permit fees, right of way fees, but will not waive water/sewer connection fees or other City fees related to the construction and transfer of the Project Home to a third- party. Section 4. City Role and Responsibilities. A. Acquisition of Property. Prior to March 1 of each year of this Agreement, the City, without financial contribution from ETHS, will obtain vacant property of sufficient size and zoned appropriately to allow for the location of a residence. The structure constructed may be a single-family home or a duplex. B. City Inspection. City staff members will inspect the Project Home during construction and the finished Project Home prior to its removal from the ETHS property to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. C. Affordability Control. The City shall work with an affordable housing organization to ensure that the Subject Property is affordable in perpetuity by placing the property in a land trust or through deed restrictions. Such affordable housing organization shall ensure that the Subject Property is sold to a buyer whose household income does not exceed 120% of the area median income at the time of purchase and who will own the property as their primary residence. Area Median Income means the maximum income limit set by the Chicago - Joliet-Naperville, Illinois HUD Metro FMR Area, which is based on household size as determined annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. First preference will be given to buyers that are employees of ETHS or the City of Evanston; second preference will be given to eligible households on the centralized wait list for affordable housing in Evanston managed by CPAH. When the property is re-sold, priority will be given to eligible households on the centralized waitlist whose incomes shall not exceed 120% of the area median income at the time of purchase and the purchase price shall be affordable to a household at that income level. Section 5. Miscellaneous. A. Notices. Any notice, request, demand, or other communication provided for by this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly received upon (a) actual receipt if personally delivered and the sender received written confirmation of personal delivery, (b) receipt as indicated by the written or electronic verification of delivery when delivered by overnight courier, or (c) three calendar days after the sender deposits the notice with the U.S. Post Office when sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. Notice must be sent to the addresses set forth below, or to such other address as either party may specify in writing. If to City: Wally Bobkiewicz City Manager Sarah Flax Housing & Grants Michelle Masoncup I City Attorney 2502968.2 Page 7 of 20 City of Evanston 2100 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 City of Evanston 2100 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 City of Evanston 2100 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 If to ETHS: Dr. Eric Witherspoon Superintendent 1600 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 Mary Rodino Chief Financial Officer 1600 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 Brian Crowley Franczek Radelet 300 South Wacker, Ste. 3400 Chicago, IL 60606 B.Binding Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties, their respective successors, and assigns. C.Amendments and Modifications. No amendment or modification to this Agreement shall be effective until it is reduced to writing and approved and executed by the Parties to this Agreement. D.Governing Laws. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois without regard to conflict of law principles. Jurisdiction and venue for all disputes hereunder shall be the Circuit Court located in Cook County, Illinois, or the federal district court for the Northern District of Illinois. E.Authority to Execute. The Parties warrant and represent that the persons executing this Agreement on their behalf have been properly authorized to do so. F.No Third-Party Beneficiaries. No claim as a third-party beneficiary under this Agreement by any person, firm, or corporation shall be made, or be valid, against the Parties. G.Entire Agreement. It is understood and agreed that all understandings and agreements between the Parties are merged in this Agreement and no Party is relying upon any statement or representation not embodied in this Agreement. Each Party expressly acknowledges that, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the other Parties and the agents and representatives of the other Parties have not made, and the other Parties are not liable for or bound in any manner by, any express or implied warranties, guaranties, promises, statements, inducements, representations, or information pertaining to the transaction contemplated hereby. H.Assignment. This Agreement cannot be assigned by any Party without the written consent of the other Parties and should any assignment be made by one Party without the written consent of the other Parties, such assignment will be null and void. L.Counterpart Signatures. For the convenience of the Parties, this Agreement may be executed in similar counterparts, each counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument, and such counterparts taken together shall constitute one and the same. 2502968.2 Page 8 of 20 I. Effective Date. The Agreement shall be deemed dated and become effective on the date the last of the Parties signs as set forth below the signature of their duly authorized representatives. (Signature page follows) 2502968.2 Page 9 of 20 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as set forth below. CITY OF EVANSTON By: ________________________________ City Manager Date: BOARD OF EDUCATION OF EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 202 By: ________________________________ Superintendent Date: 2502968.2 Page 10 of 20 PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT THIS PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made as of the date the last party signs this Agreement (the “Effective Date”), and is by and between the City of Evanston, an Illinois home rule unit of government located in Cook County, Illinois (“Seller”), and Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District No. 202, Cook County, Illinois (“Purchaser”). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Seller is the owner of that certain property commonly known as 1222 Washington Street, Evanston, Illinois and more particularly described on Exhibit 1 attached hereto and made a part hereof (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Seller desires to convey the Property to Purchaser, NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the promises and of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties agree to the terms of this Agreement, which reads in its entirety as follows: 1. Agreement to Purchase. Purchaser agrees to purchase and Seller agrees to sell and convey or cause to be conveyed to Purchaser, or its designee, by Special Warranty Deed (the “Deed”), good and merchantable title to the Property at the price and subject to the terms, conditions and provisions set forth in this Agreement. The Deed shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 2. 2. Purchase Price. Purchaser agrees to pay and Seller agrees to accept as the purchase price the sum of $1.00 (“Purchase Price”) payable at closing. 3. Survey. Seller will not be providing a survey and the Purchaser may obtain one at its own cost and expense. 4. Taxes. Taxes for Years Prior to Closing. Seller will pay in full all general real property(a) taxes that are levied with respect to the Property for tax years prior to the year of closing. Taxes for Current Year of Closing. All general real property taxes that are levied(b) and unpaid as of the date of Closing with respect to the Property for the year of Closing will be prorated at the rate of 105% between Purchaser and Seller as of the business day immediately prior to the Closing. If the precise amount of taxes levied for the year of Closing cannot be determined, then the proration shall be computed based on the lesser of (i) the taxes on the Property levied for the immediately preceding tax year; or (ii) an amount equal to the taxable valuation, if available, of the Property in the year of Closing multiplied by the prior tax year’s total tax rate. Page 11 of 20 Title Policy.5. (a) At Purchaser’s expense, Purchaser shall obtain a title commitment (the “Commitment”) with respect to the Property. The Commitment shall establish that the Property is clear of all liens and encumbrances whatsoever, except for general real estate taxes not due and payable, covenants, conditions, restrictions and other matters of record. If the Commitment discloses unpermitted exceptions, Seller may elect, within 30 days after the date of delivery thereof, to have such exceptions removed from the Commitment or to have the title insurance company commit to insure against loss or damage that may be occasioned by such exceptions. If at the end of said 30-day period Seller fails to have the unpermitted exceptions removed or insured against, Purchaser may elect, upon notice to Seller within ten days after expiration of the 30-day period, to accept title as it then is. If Purchaser does not elect to accept title as it then is, Purchaser shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and will have no obligation to acquire the Property. (b) Purchaser shall, at Purchaser’s expense, obtain a title insurance policy by Chicago Title Insurance Company through its agent, Greater Illinois Title Company, or another title company acceptable to Purchaser (“Title Insurer”), dated as of the date Closing (defined in Section 7(a) of this Agreement) in a nominal amount with extended coverage over the general exceptions, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances whatsoever, except for general real estate taxes not due and payable, covenants, conditions, restrictions and other matters of record shown on the title commitment and those additional matters approved by Purchaser (the “Permitted Exceptions”). (c) The title commitment shall be conclusive evidence of good and merchantable title as to all matters insured by the policy, subject only to the exceptions contained in the title commitment. Seller shall also furnish Purchaser an affidavit of title in customary form covering the date of Closing and showing title in Seller subject only to the Permitted Exceptions. Representations.6. Seller’s Representations. As an inducement to Purchaser to enter into this(a) Agreement Seller hereby represents to Purchaser and agrees as follows: Seller has the right, power and authority to sell the Property, subject to the(i) terms and conditions provided for in this Agreement, and to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement and all other instruments, conveyances and documents to be executed and delivered regarding the sale of the Property. This Agreement and all other documents executed and delivered, or to be executed and delivered by Seller regarding this Agreement have been, or at the appropriate time will be, duly executed and delivered and constitute or, upon such execution and delivery will constitute, the legal, valid and binding obligations of Page 12 of 20 Seller, enforceable in accordance with the respective terms and provisions. No consent or approval of any person, firm, corporation or governmental authority is required to be obtained by Seller to enter into this Agreement. To the best of Seller’s knowledge, there exists no action, suit, litigation or(ii) proceeding affecting the Property to which Seller is a party, and to the knowledge of Seller, there is no such action, suit, litigation or proceeding threatened. Seller is not a “foreign person” as defined in Section 1445 of the Internal(iii) Revenue Code and is therefore exempt from the withholding requirements of said Section. Seller shall furnish Purchaser at Closing the exemption certification set forth in said Section. Purchaser’s Representations. As an inducement to Seller to enter into this(b) Agreement Purchaser hereby represents to Seller and agrees as follows: Purchaser has the right, power and authority to purchase the Property,(i) subject to the terms and conditions provided for in the Agreement, and to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement and all other instruments, conveyances and documents to be executed and delivered regarding the purchase of the Property. This Agreement and all other documents executed and delivered, or to be executed and delivered by Purchaser regarding this Agreement have been, or at the appropriate time will be, duly executed and delivered and constitute or, upon such execution and delivery will constitute, the legal, valid and binding obligations of Purchaser, enforceable in accordance with the respective terms and provisions. No consent or approval of any person, firm, corporation or governmental authority is required to be obtained by Purchaser for Purchaser to enter into this Agreement. Closing of Sale.7. The Closing (“Closing”) shall take place on or before 90 days after the execution(a) of this Agreement or such other date mutually agreeable to the parties. At Closing, each party shall, without further consideration, execute and deliver(b) such additional instruments as may be reasonably requested by the other party to complete and effectuate the transfer of title and ownership of the Property, provided that such additional instruments (other than those specifically provided for in this Agreement, and customary Closing documents) shall not impose cost or liability on any party. This transaction shall be closed in accordance with the general provisions of the usual form of New York style escrow agreement then in use by the Title Insurer, the costs of which escrow shall be paid by Purchaser. Seller shall pay any State, County or other transfer tax imposed by local ordinance. Page 13 of 20 8. “As Is” Sale. Purchaser acknowledges that it will have adequate opportunity to inspect the Property and accepts the risk that any inspection may not disclose all material matters affecting the Property. SUBJECT ONLY TO THE TERMS OF SECTION 5(a) AND IF PURCHASER CLOSES THE TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER, PURCHASER AGREES TO ACCEPT THE PROPERTY IN ITS “AS IS” “WHERE IS” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS” CONDITION AT CLOSING AND THAT PURCHASER IS NOT RELYING ON ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, FROM SELLER OR ITS AGENTS OR BROKERS, OR ANY OTHER PERSON ACTING OR PURPORTING TO ACT ON BEHALF OF SELLER, AS TO ANY MATTERS CONCERNING THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION: (i) the quality, nature, adequacy and physical condition and aspects of the Property, (ii) the quality, nature, adequacy, and physical condition of soils, geology and any groundwater, (iii) the existence, quality, nature, adequacy and physical condition of utilities serving the Property, (iv) the development potential of the Property, and the Property’s use, habitability, merchantability, fitness, suitability, value or adequacy of the Property for any particular purpose, (v) the zoning or other legal status of the Property or any other public or private restrictions on use of the Property, (vi) the compliance of the Property or its operation with any applicable codes, laws, regulations, statutes, ordinances, covenants, conditions and restrictions of any governmental or quasi-governmental entity or of any other person or entity, (vii) the condition of title to the Property (except the deed warranties), or (viii) any other fact or condition which may affect the Property, including without limitation, the physical condition, value, economics of operation or income potential of the Property. 9. Brokerage. Purchaser and Seller each represent and warrant to the other that it has had no dealings with any broker or agent regarding this Agreement and the subject matter hereof, and each party agrees to pay, and hold harmless and indemnify the other from and against, all costs, expenses or liabilities for compensation, commissions and other amounts claimed by any other broker or agent allegedly retained, consulted or employed by such indemnifying party. 10. Indemnification. Purchaser shall indemnify, defend and hold Seller harmless from and against any and all losses, claims, actions, liabilities, damages, liens, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by Seller (or its agents, consultants or affiliates) arising out of or related to (i) any activities upon the Property by Purchaser, its agents, contractors and employees, or (ii) the failure by Purchaser to observe or perform any of its covenants, representations or obligations under this Contract. This Section 10 shall survive the Closing or termination of this Contract. 11. Miscellaneous. (a) This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and to their respective successors and assigns. Page 14 of 20 This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be an(b) original, but all of which shall constitute one instrument. This Agreement (i) contains the entire understanding between the parties(c) regarding the sale and purchase of the Property; and (ii) may be altered or amended from time to time only by written instrument executed by both parties hereto. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of(d) Illinois without regard to conflict of law principles. Jurisdiction and venue for all disputes shall be the Circuit Court located in Cook County, Illinois, or the federal district court for the Northern District of Illinois. (e) The provisions of the Uniform Vendor and Purchaser Risk Act of the State of Illinois shall be applicable to this Agreement. [Signature Page Follows] Page 15 of 20 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement this day and year first written above. SELLER: CITY OF EVANSTON, A Home Rule unit of government By:________________________________ Print Name: Luke Stowe Its: City Manager PURCHASER: BOARD OF EDUCATION OF EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 202 An Illinois high school district By: _________________________________ Print Name: Its: Superintendent Page 16 of 20 Exhibit 1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 2 IN TULLIO RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 16 AND 17 (EXCEPT THE EAST 50 FEET) IN BLOCK 2 IN HUNTOON’S ADDITION TO EVANSTON, A SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 25 RODS OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Real Estate Index Number(s): 11-19-304-048-0000 Commonly Known As: 1222 Washington Street, Evanston, IL 60202 Page 17 of 20 EXHIBIT 2 After recording return to: Board of Education of ETHS District No. 202 1600 Dodge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED City of Evanston, an Illinois municipal corporation ("Grantor") having an address of 909 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201, for and in consideration of ONE AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($1.00) and other good and valuable considerations in hand paid, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, by these presents does grant, convey, bargain, and warrant to Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District No. 202, Cook County, Illinois ("Grantee") having an address of 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois, all the following real property situated in the County of Cook, in the State of Illinois (“Property”), to wit: SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. Grantor covenants as follows: 1. The real property is free from all encumbrances made by Grantor. 2. Grantor will warrant and defend the real property hereby conveyed against all lawful claims and demands of persons claiming by, through or under Grantor, but against no other person. Permanent Real Estate Index Number: 11-19-304-048-0000 Address of Real Estate: 1222 Washington Street, Evanston, IL 60202 In Witness Whereof, said Grantor has executed this instrument as of ___________, 2025. CITY OF EVANSTON By:___________________________ City Manager Page 18 of 20 )STATE OF ILLINOIS ) SS. )COUNTY OF COOK The undersigned, an Illinois notary public, does hereby certify that Luke Stowe, personally known to me to be the City Manager of Grantor, and personally known to me to be the same person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, appeared before me in the County stated above this day in person and severally acknowledged that as such City Manager, he signed and delivered the said instrument, and as his free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes set forth therein. Given under my hand and notarial seal this _____ day of ______________, 2025. Notary Public SEND SUBSEQUENT TAX BILLS TO: Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District No. 202 1600 Dodge Avenue Evanston, Illinois 60201 Page 19 of 20 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 2 IN TULLIO RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 16 AND 17 (EXCEPT THE EAST 50 FEET) IN BLOCK 2 IN HUNTOON’S ADDITION TO EVANSTON, A SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 25 RODS OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Permanent Real Estate Index Number(s): 11-19-304-048-0000 Commonly Known As: 1222 Washington Street, Evanston, IL 60202 Page 20 of 20