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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
VACATING RESOLUTION
Resolution to Vacate an Unimproved Parcel of 167th Street,
At the Intersection of 167th Street at Kilbourn Avenue
In the City of Oak Forest
WHEREAS, in 1968, the County of Cook acquired by condemnation right-of-way along 167th Street between Interstate 57 and Kilbourn Avenue in the City of Oak Forest, for highway purposes; said document recorded as document number 20980471 in the records of the Cook County Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the acquired right-of-way includes a small parcel at the intersection of 167th Street at Kilbourn Avenue; and
WHEREAS, no motor fuel tax funds have been expended for an improvement to said parcel; and
WHEREAS, there is no physical road on said parcel nor are there any discussions for a future improvement that would include said parcel; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Forest has requested that the County of Cook vacate said parcel and disclaim any interest of the County of Cook to this land; and
WHEREAS, all existing utility rights to the parcel at the time of vacation remain for the maintenance, renewal, and reconstruction of said utilities, although none are known to exist; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 605 ILCS 5/5-109, Cook County is authorized to vacate highway right-of-way from the county system by Resolution of the County Board, with the approval of the Illinois Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners desires to vacate the unimproved parcel along 167th Street at Kilbourne Avenue in the City of Oak Forest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby vacate the unimproved parcel along 167th Street that is no longer needed for highway purposes, subject to the approval of the vacation of the right of way parcel by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Cook County Clerk's Office is hereby directed to submit three (3) certified copies of this Resolution to the Distri...
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