TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 4, 2017
COMMITTEE ON REAL ESTATE
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authorization to amend Board Order of February 2, 2017, regarding authority to pay relocation costs in an amount not to exceed $21,100.00 to Sharon Passarella in connection with the acquisition of the real estate commonly known as 6633 W. 86th Street in Burbank, IL, in the eminent domain lawsuit entitled The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago v. Sharon Passarella, et al., Case No. 16L050538 in the Circuit Court of Cook County, to increase the relocation costs in the amount of $5,000.00 from $21,100.00 to $26,100.00, Account 401-50000-656010, Capital Improvements Bond Fund
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Dear Sir:
At the Board meeting of February 2, 2017, the Board of Commissioners duly ordered the above stated action, Agenda Item No. 21, File No. 17-0117.
That Board Order of February 2, 2017 requested authorization to pay relocation costs to Sharon Passarella in an estimated amount not to exceed $21,100.00 based on the recommendation of the District’s relocation consultant, Urban Relocation Services, Inc. This estimate included the maximum replacement housing payment, reasonable moving expenses, and closing costs.
Since the Board meeting of February 2, 2017, the homeowner has closed on her replacement dwelling and has hired movers to complete the move by April 30, 2017. In addition, Urban Relocation Services, Inc., has determined that the homeowner qualifies for a Mortgage Interest Differential Payment because of increased mortgage interest costs on her replacement dwelling.
Based on these actual relocation costs incurred by the homeowner, the maximum relocation amount must be increased by $5,000.00, for a total amount not to exceed $26,100.00. These relocation costs are required to be paid by the District under the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act.
All other information provided in the transmittal letter is correct.
Therefore, it is requested that the aforesaid Board order of February 2, 2017 be amended to effect the changes set forth above, otherwise to remain in force and effect as heretofore enacted.
Requested, Susan T. Morakalis, Acting General Counsel and Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering; STM:CAO:BJD:TN:vp
Recommended, David St. Pierre, Executive Director
Respectfully Submitted, David J. Walsh, Chairman Committee on Real Estate Development
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for May 4, 2017