OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
December 12, 2012
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request of the Commissioner of Housing and Economic Development, I transmit herewith ordinances authorizing the sale of City-Owned properties.
Your favorable consideration of these ordinances will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CITY LAND TO NEIGHBORSPACE
WHEREAS, the City of Chicago (the "City") is a home rule unit of government by virtue of the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970, and as such, may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, there is a lack of sufficient open space in the City for recreational and aesthetic uses, as documented in the comprehensive plan entitled "CitySpace: An Open Space Plan For Chicago" (the "CitySpace Plan"), and as a result there is a need to develop small open spaces as parks, gardens and natural areas for public use; and
WHEREAS, the CitySpace Plan sets forth certain goals and objectives for increasing open space in the City; and
WHEREAS, under the standards of the CitySpace Plan, the South Lawndale Community Area has an open space shortage; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the establishment of additional public open space and parkland is essential to the general health, safety and welfare of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City owns two parcels of land located at 2612-16 South Trumbull Avenue and legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Property is located in the South Lawndale Community Area and consists of approximately 6,250 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the Property has been improved with a garden commonly known as the 6062 Trees: Sembrando en el Sol Garden (the "Garden"); and
WHEREAS, the Garden was established un...
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