TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2026
COMMITTEE ON REAL ESTATE
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Authority to commence statutory procedures to lease approximately 3 acres of District real estate located at 4100 West 41st Street in Forest View, Illinois; Main Channel Parcel 38.11
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Dear Sir:
W.E. O’Neil Construction Company (“O’Neil”) currently leases approximately 3 acres of District real estate located at 4100 West 41st Street in Forest View, Illinois, known as Main Channel Parcel 38.11 ("MC 38.11"). O’Neil has occupied the site since 1978 to store and maintain construction equipment. The current lease commenced May 1, 2022, and expires April 30, 2027. O’Neil has requested to continue leasing MC 38.11 for an additional 5 years.
The District’s technical departments have reviewed O’Neil’s request and have indicated that the subject site is not currently needed for corporate use, and that they have no objections thereto. The Village of Forest View has expressed support for the continued leasing of MC 38.11.
It is requested that the Executive Director recommend to the Board of Commissioners that it authorize and direct the General Counsel to commence statutory procedures to lease approximately 3 acres of District real estate located at 4100 West 41st Street in Forest View, Illinois; Main Channel Parcel 38.11.
Requested, Susan T. Morakalis, General Counsel, STM:BJD:NOC
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 October 15, 2026
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