TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
COMMITTEE ON REAL ESTATE
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Authority to approve, execute, and make payment to the owner of 7500 W. 111th Street, Worth, Illinois for permanent and temporary easements in connection with the Flood Control Project in the Worth Woods Subdivision in Worth, Illinois (Contract 14-256-5F). Consideration shall be a one-time fee of $32,900.00, Account 501-50000-667330, Stormwater Management Fund
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Dear Sir:
On December 16, 2021, the Board of Commissioners (“Board”) adopted Ordinance No. R21-004 (“Ordinance”) establishing the right-of-way for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Flood Control Project in the Worth Woods Subdivision in Worth, Illinois (Contract 14-256-5F) (“Project”). Said Ordinance authorized and directed the Executive Director to negotiate with the respective owners to acquire fee simple title or such lesser interests, as appropriate, in and to the real estate described in the Ordinance.
On April 20, 2023, the Board authorized an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) for the Project with the Village of Worth. The project improvements, which include bioswales and a new storm sewer, will provide flood reduction benefits for 19 flood-prone structures and reduce the impacts of flooding on local roadways in the Project area. Pursuant to the IGA, the District is responsible for acquiring the right-of-way necessary for the Project improvements. No residential relocations are required for this Project.
The Project requires permanent and temporary easements on three properties. One property is owned by Timothy Cronin, located at 7500 W. 111th Street, Worth, Illinois. The property is improved with a single-family home. The permanent easement is approximately 7,580 square feet and the temporary easement area is approximately 11,370 square feet. These easements are necessary to construct the stormwater improvements at this location and to provide for construction access and staging.
The District and the property owner have reached an agreement regarding the compensation to be paid for the permanent and temporary easements in the amount of $32,900.00. This amount is based on a fair market value appraisal obtained by the District, prepared by Kenneth F. Pollack, MAI. As the property owner has accepted the District’s offer and valuation, the agreed total compensation amount will save the District substantial fees and costs that would otherwise be required to commence eminent domain proceedings, which involve substantial court costs, attorney’s fees, and expert witness fees. In addition, through the negotiated easement agreement, the District was able to mitigate the impact to the owner’s property.
It is requested that the Executive Director recommend to the Board of Commissioners that it accept and approve the easement agreement in connection with the captioned project and authorize payment to Timothy Cronin in the amount of $32,900.00 as compensation for the easements.
It is further requested that the Executive Director recommend to the Board of Commissioners that the Chairman of the Committee on Finance and Clerk be authorized and directed to execute any documents necessary in connection with the subject easement after they are approved by the Director of Engineering as to technical matters and by the General Counsel as to form and legality.
Funds are available in Account 501-50000-667330.
Requested, Susan T. Morakalis, General Counsel, STM:BJD:MSZ: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 September 3, 2026
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