TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2026
COMMITTEE ON REAL ESTATE
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Authority to issue a 6-month permit extension to the Grand Prairie Water Commission on District real estate located along the north and south sides of the Cal-Sag Channel in the City of Palos Hills and the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, Illinois; Cal-Sag Channel Parcels 7.01, 7.02, 8.03 and 8.09. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00
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Dear Sir:
The Grand Prairie Water Commission (“GPWC”) has an existing 12-month permit to perform soil borings, wetland studies, and soil sampling on Cal-Sag Channel Parcels 7.01, 7.02, 8.03 and 8.09, including a Phase I archaeological study in connection with its due diligence process of investigating several properties along the Cal-Sag Channel as a possible route to construct a 66” diameter water transmission main that will connect to the City of Chicago’s water system. The existing permit expires in March 2026.
GPWC completed its planned surveys and investigations on the site; however, discussions with the District and existing leaseholders related to GPWC’s plans for future infrastructure improvements are still in progress. GPWC has requested a 6-month permit extension to allow for potential additional site investigations should they be necessary to support the ongoing discussions.
The District’s technical departments have reviewed GPWC’s permit extension request and have no objections thereto. A nominal fee of $10.00 is recommended as GPWC is a governmental entity utilizing the property in furtherance of a public purpose.
It is requested that the Executive Director recommend to the Board of Commissioners that it issue a 6-month permit extension to the Grand Prairie Water Commission on District real estate located along the north and south sides of the Cal-Sag Channel in the City of Palos Hills and the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, Illinois; Cal-Sag Channel Parcels 7.01, 7.02, 8.03 and 8.09. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00.
It is further requested that the Executive Director recommend to the Board of Commissioners that the Chairman of the Committee on Finance and the Clerk be authorized and directed to execute said permit extension agreement after it is approved by the General Counsel as to form and legality.
Requested, Susan T. Morakalis, General Counsel, STM:BJD:MM:vp
Recommended, John P. Murray, Executive Director
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for March 19, 2026
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