HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 54-R-25 Authorizing City Manager to Negotiate and Execute the Purchase of 801-809 Main Street5/27/2025
54-R-25
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute
a Contract for the Purchase of Real Property Located at
801-09 Main Street in Evanston, Illinois
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston seeks to purchase property
located at 801-09 Main Street, Evanston, Illinois, 60201 (the “Subject Property”);
and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property likely will be utilized as the future
site of a mixed use/mixed income housing development, increasing the supply of
housing and commercial options for Evanston residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds and determines that the
best interests of the City of Evanston and its residents will be served by
purchasing the aforesaid Subject Property.
NOW 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 negotiate all necessary terms of a contract for the purchase of the
Subject Property, attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein, and to execute
said contract.
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SECTION 2: That the purchase price for the Subject Property shall
not exceed seven hundred thirty five thousand dollars ($735,000.00).
SECTION 3: That this Resolution 54-R-25 shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
_______________________________
Daniel Biss, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: __________________,
2025
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation
Counsel
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