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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: ___7-A-
Resolution No. 24-R-0063 — Establishing the Terms for
the Sale of 126 Wood Street FILE NUMBER:
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: N/A
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: 09/03/2024
STAFF REVIEW: SIGNATURE.
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City’s goal by acquiring 126 Wood Street was to demolish the unsafe, dilapidated structures on site
(RFP has been released) and then to seek to sell the property to a third party and attempt to recover the
City’s investment in the acquisition.
The attached Resolution declares the property as surplus, and sets the terms for the sale.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution Nol. 24-R-0063.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The sale of City property is sent directly to the City Council for approval.

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RESOLUTION NO. 24-R-0063
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEST CHICAGO, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
DECLARING CERTAIN MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL ESTATE, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 126 WOOD STREET SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE
SALE OF SAID PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) is a body
politic and corporate, organized and existing pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/1-1-
1 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the City possesses the authority, pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code, 65
ILCS 5/1-1-1 et seq., to adopt ordinances pertaining to the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City (hereinafter referred to as the “City Council”) is
the corporate authority for the City and is authorized by law to exercise all powers and to control the
affairs of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council possesses full power and authority to approve and pass all
necessary ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations necessary for carrying into effect the objects
for which the City was formed, in accordance with the Illinois Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City is the Owner of a certain real property located in the City, identified
with the common address 126 Wood Street, West Chicago, Illinois (hereinafter referred to as the
“Real Property);” and
WHEREAS, the Real Property is identified in PIN 04-09-210-005; 04-09-210-009; and 04-
09-210-011, which Real Property measures .15 acre in size and is zoned in the City’s B-1 Zoning
District; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is no longer necessary, appropriate, or
in the best interest of the City that it retain Title to the Real Property; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1, the City Council
has the power to authorize the sale of surplus public real estate, and to direct the sale of such Real
Property to be conducted by the City Administrator, assisted by such Staff as he deems necessary;
and
WHEREAS, the City is in receipt of a written Certified Appraisal for the Real Property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council directs the City Administrator to public notice of the sale of
the proposed sale, based upon a written Certified Appraisal of the Real Property;

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WHEREAS, the Terms of Sale for the Real Property are:
a. A minimum Sale Price for the Real Property to be one hundred twenty-five thousand and
00/100 ($125,000.00); OR, that Price which is deemed by the City Administrator to be the
highest fair cash value the City can expect to receive upon evaluation and attempting to
recover/collect as much of the following items as possible:
the costs of the Appraisal for each Parcel of Real Property;
all closing costs associated with the Sale of each Parcel;
reimbursing the City’s costs of acquisition; and
payment of the City Liens; and
b. The use of the Real Property will be restricted to uses permitted in the current B-1 Zoning
District in the Code of Ordinances of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Corporate Authorities of the City of West
Chicago, Illinois, in Regular Session assembled:
Section 1. That the Recitals set forth above are incorporated herein in their entirety.
Section 2. That the Real Property designated herein is hereby declared “Surplus.”
Section 3. That the City Administrator, assisted by such Staff as may in his opinion be
necessary, be authorized and directed to sell the Real Property on Terms as are set forth herein,
which are found acceptable by the City Council.
Section 4. That upon receipt of an Offer to Purchase the Real Property on terms
acceptable to the City Council, the City Administrator shall forward said Offer to the City Council
for its approval, pursuant to the authorization set forth herein.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall be published in a newspaper published in the City
of West Chicago or in the County of DuPage immediately following its passage, as required by law.
Section 6. That all ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof in conflict with the
provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
Section 7. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption, approval and publication, as provided by law.

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PASSED this 3" day of September, 2024.
Alderman D. Beebe
Alderman J. Sheahan
Alderman A. Hallett
Alderman M. Birch-Ferguson
Alderman J. Smith
Alderman R. Stout
Alderman J. Morano
APPROVED as to form:
Alderman L. Chassee
Alderman H. Brown
Alderman C. Dettmann
Alderman S. Dimas
Alderman C. Swiatek
Alderman J. Short
Alderman J. Banas
City Attorney
APPROVED this 3" day of September, 2024.
Mayor Ruben Pineda
ATTEST:
Valeria Perez, Executive Office Manager
PUBLISHED: September 4, 2024