OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT
MAYOR
July 20, 2022
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request of the Commissioner of Planning and Development, I transmit herewith ordinances authorizing the sale of City-owned properties.
Your favorable consideration of these ordinances will be appreciated.
Very truly yours.
ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City of Chicago ("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, the City is the owner of the real property commonly known as 6435 N. California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, and more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Property is comprised of an approximately 15,613 square foot lot, occupied by the former Northtown Branch Chicago Public Library (the "Building") and an adjoining parking lot with approximately 10 parking spaces. The Building occupies approximately 11,400 square feet of the Property; and
WHEREAS, Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, a New York not-for-profit corporation ("Yachad"), an international organization dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of Jewish individuals that was looking to increase its footprint in the Chicago-area. Yachad wanted to purchase the Property to provide services for children and young adults with developmental disabilities. Yachad made an original purchase offer to the City of $630,000, which was equal to the Property's appraised value. However, Yachad subsequently lowered that offer to $400,000 when water damage was discovered in the building, with the cause expected to be either a leaking roof or broken water pipes; and
WHEREAS, public notices advertising the City's intent to enter into a negotiated sale of the Property with Yachad and requesting alt...
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