OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
January 17,2018
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request of the Commissioner of Transportation, I transmit herewith an ordinance authorizing a sale of City-owned property at 1880 West Fullerton to Vienna Beef.
Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated.
Mayor
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 approximately 7,405 square feet (.170 acres) of vacant land located 1880 W. Fullerton, having the Property Index Number (the "PIN") 14-30-401-018-0000 (partial), as legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to an ordinance adopted on May 8, 2013 ("May 8, 2013 Ordinance"), and published at pages 52861 through 52881 in the Journal of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Chicago ("Journal") of such date, acquisition authority was granted to allow for the City's acquisition of properties necessary for the Damen Elston Fullerton Improvement and the Commissioner ("Commissioner") of the Department of Transportation of the City ("CDOT") was authorized to execute such documentation as may be necessary to implement the provisions of the May 8, 2013 ordinance, subject to approval of Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS, the Property was acquired pursuant to the May 8, 2013 Ordinance and is considered an excess parcel unnecessary as a dedicated right-of way for the Damen Elston Fullerton Improvement; and
WHEREAS, Vienna Beef LTD, an Illinois corporation ("Vienna Beef), whose offices are located at 2501 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, desires to purchase the Property from the ...
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