OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
April 30, 2014
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request of the Commissioner of Fleet and Facility Management, I transmit herewith ordinances authorizing the execution of lease agreements.
Your favorable consideration of these ordinances will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,
ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1: On behalf of the City of Chicago, as Landlord, the Commissioner of the Department of Fleet and Facility Management is authorized to execute a Lease with the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago, as Tenant, governing the use of property located at 5218-20 South Western Avenue; such Lease to be approved as to form and legality by the Corporation Counsel in substantially the following form:
LEASE NO. 20189
LEASE
THIS LEASE is made and entered into this day of , 2014 (the
"Effective Date") by and between, THE CITY OF CHICAGO, a Municipal Corporation and Home Rule Unit of Government (herein referred to as "Landlord") and FIRE MUSEUM OF GREATER CHICAGO, an Illinois Not-for-Profit Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Tenant").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Landlord has agreed to lease to Tenant, and Tenant has agreed to lease from Landlord, a two-story building of approximately 5,000 square feet together with an adjoining parking lot of approximately 3,125 square feet all located at 5218-20 South Western Avenue (the "Premises") as legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof to be used as the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago; and
WHEREAS, the Premises were constructed in 1916, were last used as the Chicago Fire Department's Engine Co. 123, and do not have a present municipal use; and
WHEREAS, Tenant's use of the Premises as a fire fighter museum helps promote civic appreciation and is beneficial to the area.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, terms, and condition...
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