RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
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RESOLUTION Adopting a Schedule for the Execution and Completion of the Central Park Stormwater Detention Basin and Separate Storm Sewer Improvements in Harvey, Illinois, Contract 18-249-AF, and Authorizing the Immediate Vesting of Title to Real Estate for the Execution Thereof
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WHEREAS, on April 20, 2023, the Board of Commissioners (“Board”) adopted Ordinance No. R23-001 establishing the right-of-way for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Central Park Stormwater Detention Basin and Separate Storm Sewer Improvements in Harvey, Cook County, Illinois (Contract 18-249-AF) (“Project”);
WHEREAS, the Board determines that completion of the Project in accordance with the schedule adopted by the Board herein is necessary and essential to the public interest and is required for the public health, welfare, and safety and to properly discharge the public duties, powers, and responsibilities of the District;
WHEREAS, the Executive Director has reported that the District has either been unable to identify the owners or reach an agreement as to the acquisition terms and price through direct negotiations with the respective owners of certain remaining parcels of the real estate involved;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago:
Section 1. That the Board adopt the following schedule and plan of operation for the execution and completion of construction of the Central Park Stormwater Detention Basin and Separate Storm Sewer Improvements in Harvey, Illinois (Contract 18-249-AF):
a. Acquisition of Right-of-Way: 06/01/2025
b. Advertise for Bids: 08/30/2025
c. Award Contract: 09/29/2025
d. Start of Construction: 10/13/2025
e. Completion of Construction: 02/25/2027
Section 2. That it is hereby found and determined that it is necessary to take or acquire the fee simple title or such lesser interests, as appropriate, in and to the property constituting the right-of-way set forth in Ordinance R23-001 immediately, in order to comply with the schedule adopted by the Board herein for the construction, execution, and completion of this Project.
Section 3. That inasmuch as negotiations for the acquisition of said property have proven unsuccessful despite its due diligence, the General Counsel of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is hereby directed, pursuant to the provisions of 70 ILCS 2605/16 and 735 ILCS 30/20-5-5 through 20-5-50, to immediately acquire the aforementioned fee simple title or lesser interests, as appropriate.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.
Dated: September 19, 2024
Approved:
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Kari K. Steele
President
Board of Commissioners
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
of Greater Chicago
Approved as to form and legality:
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Head Assistant Attorney
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General Counsel