TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 6, 2017
COMMITTEE ON REAL ESTATE
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to issue a six (6) month permit to the City of Burbank to access the properties acquired for the Melvina Ditch Reservoir Improvements Project (Contract 14-263-3F) in Burbank, Illinois in order to commence activities to prepare the homes for demolition. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00
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Dear Sir:
On August 4, 2016, the Board of Commissioners granted authority for the District to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with the City of Burbank (“Burbank”) and the Village of Oak Lawn (“Oak Lawn”) for the Melvina Ditch Reservoir Improvements Project (Contract 14-263-3F) (“Project”). The IGA provides that the District and Burbank will cooperate using their joint efforts and resources to complete the Project.
The Project requires the District to acquire 15 residential properties adjacent to the reservoir. The acquisition process is scheduled to be completed by the end of April 2017. Burbank has requested a permit to access the vacant residences in order to begin activities in preparation for demolition. In coordination with the District’s Engineering Department, Burbank and its authorized agents will test for asbestos containing materials, conduct a lead based paint survey, and carry out other related activities in preparation for demolition.
It is requested that the Executive Director recommend to the Board of Commissioners that it authorize the issuance of a six (6) month permit to the City of Burbank to access the properties acquired for the Melvina Ditch Reservoir Improvements Project (Contract 14-263-3F) in Burbank, Illinois in order to commence activities to prepare the homes for demolition. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00.
It is also 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 agreement on behalf of the District after it is approved by the General Counsel as to form and legality.
Requested, Ronald M. Hill, General Counsel, RMH:STM:BJD: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 April 6, 2017
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