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PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF REAL ESTATE FROM THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, the County of Cook, a body politic and corporate of the State of Illinois (“County”), is the owner of real estate located in Rosemont, Cook County, Illinois commonly known as the Rosemont Transit Center; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, an Illinois Special District (“District”), is the owner of real estate located in Rosemont, Cook County, Illinois, legally described on Exhibit A (“District Real Estate”), which is located adjacent to County holdings in Rosemont; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to obtain title to the District Real Estate from the District in connection with public improvements to be made at the Rosemont Transit Center; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of Article VII, Section 10 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution and the provisions of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 22/1 et seq. authorize and encourage the intergovernmental cooperation set forth in this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Government Property Transfer Act, 50 ILCS 605/0.01 et seq., the District has duly adopted a Resolution, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B, which declares that the District is authorized by law to convey the title to the District Real Estate to the County by quit claim deed; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Real Estate Management for the County (“Director of Real Estate Management”) has advised the Board of Commissioners of Cook County (“Cook County Board”), and the Cook County Board so agrees, that the District Real Estate is desirable for County purposes; and
WHEREAS, the County Board, pursuant to its home rule and statutory authority, including the Local Government Property Transfer Act, 50 ILCS 605/0.01 et seq. adopts this Ordinance, by a vote of two-thirds or more of its members, which Ordinance authorizes the acceptance of the District Real Estate by the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1:
The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein as findings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois.
Section 2:
The County Board determines that the acquisition of the District Real Estate from the District is in the public interest. The County Board hereby authorizes the acquisition of the District Real Estate from the District, by quit claim deed, for nominal consideration, for the public purpose of improving the Rosemont Transit Center in accordance with the County’s authority. Such acquisition shall be by quit claim deed from the District subject only to restrictions, covenants and easements as shown of record.
Section 3:
The President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and the Cook County Comptroller, or the Director of Real Estate Management are hereby authorized to execute and deliver any and all other documents or instruments and take any and all steps necessary or desirable to effectuate such conveyance.
Section 4:
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption
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