TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2021
COMMITTEE ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with and make payment to the City of Northlake for the acquisition of flood-prone properties (20-IGA-27), in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00, Account 401-50000-612400, Requisition 1555819
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Dear Sir:
Authority is requested to enter into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with and make payment to the City of Northlake (City) for the acquisition of flood prone properties (20-IGA-27), in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00.
Per the policy on the selection and prioritization of projects for acquiring flood-prone property adopted by the Board of Commissioners on August 7, 2014, the Engineering Department recently invited each municipality and township within Cook County to submit applications for potential flood-prone property acquisition projects. Between December 2019 and February 2020, the District solicited Acquisition of Flood-Prone Properties Project proposals from municipalities, townships, and other governmental agencies for District assistance. From this solicitation, the City’s application was one of five projects identified that met the requirements of the District’s policy.
The flood-prone properties identified by the City in its application were recommended by the Engineering Department for acquisition, and on May 7, 2020, the Board of Commissioners granted authority to negotiate an IGA with the City of Northlake.
The City and the District have agreed in principle to the terms of the IGA, which include payment by the District towards the acquisition of two flood-prone properties in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00. The terms of the IGA also require the City to obtain appraisals, prepare offers, perform closings, deconstruct all purchased structures and restore property to open space, and ensure long term maintenance of the property. The City anticipates acquiring both properties 2021.
Based on the foregoing, it is requested that the Board of Commissioners grant authority for the District to enter into an IGA with and make payment to the City in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00. It is further requested that the Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Executive Director, and Clerk be authorized to execute said IGA on behalf of the District, as well as any documents necessary to effectuate the transaction and conveyance, upon approval by the Director of Engineering as to technical matters and by the General Counsel as to form and legality.
Funds are available in Account 401-50000-612400.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, KMF:JK
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 January 21, 2021