TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 2022
COMMITTEE ON REAL ESTATE
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to issue a 5-year permit extension to the Romeoville Fire Department to continue to use the boat ramp located on an approximately 50’ x 8’ area of Main Channel Parcel 15.05, and access road, in Lockport, Will County, Illinois to access the Main Channel for the purpose of launching and retrieving boats during fire/rescue emergencies and routine training operations in the Main Channel. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00
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Dear Sir:
Since 2012, the Board of Commissioners has issued permits to the Romeoville Fire Department (“Romeoville FD”) to use the boat ramp on Main Channel Parcel 15.05, and access road to launch and retrieve boats during fire/rescue emergencies and routine training operations in the Main Channel. Romeoville FD has requested the extension of its 5-year permit to continue to use the boat ramp and access road for the same purpose. Romeoville FD’s current permit expires May 31, 2023.
ACBL Transportation Services, LLC (“ACBL”) leases Main Channel Parcel 15.05, which comprises 22.38 acres, for operation of a barge transportation company. The lease, which commenced in 2016 and expires in 2055, reserves the District’s right to renew this permit. Romeoville FD will be responsible for implementing safety protocols for its boats and crews and coordinating schedules with ACBL and other entities also authorized to use this site for boat launching purposes.
The District's technical departments have reviewed this request and have no objections thereto. A nominal fee of $10.00 is recommended as Romeoville FD 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 authorize and approve the issuance of a 5-year permit extension to the Romeoville Fire Department to continue to use the boat ramp located on an approximately 50’ x 8’ area of Main Channel Parcel 15.05, and access road, in Lockport, Will County, Illinois to access the Main Channel for the purpose of launching and retrieving boats during fire/rescue emergencies and routine training operations in the Main Channel. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00.
It is also requested that the Executive Director recommend to the Board of Commissioners that it authorize and direct the Chairman of the Committee on Finance and the Clerk to execute the permit extension agreement on behalf of the District after it is approved by the General Counsel as to form and legality.
Requested, Susan T. Morakalis, General Counsel, STM:MTC:MM:vp
Recommended, Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for December 1, 2022
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