Title
Joint resolution authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental agreement for exchange and transfer of real property interests by and between the Lake County Forest Preserve District and Lake County.
Staff Summary
· This resolution was originally approved by Joint Committee action on October 31, 2012, but has been amended to reflect the elimination of the need for a County Ordinance regarding easement acquisition.
· As part of the Portwine Road Force Main Project, the County must obtain easements and will impact trees on the Lake County Forest Preserve District Property.
· The Forest Preserve District has requested the County transfer 2.5 acres of property adjacent to the Department’s Ela Lift Station in exchange for the Portwine easements and tree impacts.
· An Intergovernmental Agreement has been prepared which establishes the terms of the exchange of the easements and tree impacts for the property transfer.
· Pursuant the Local Government Property Transfer Act this resolution must be approved by two-thirds (2/3) of the County Board members holding office.
· This resolution authorizes the execution of an revised intergovernmental agreement.
Body
R E S O L U T I O N
This Resolution authorizes entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement for Exchange and Transfer of Real Property Interests By and Between the Lake County Forest Preserve District (“District”) and the County of Lake (“County”).
WHEREAS, the District is a municipal corporation and forest preserve district created pursuant to the Downstate Forest Preserve District Act, 70 ILCS 805/ 1 et seq. and is located wholly within and coextensive with the County; and
WHEREAS, the County and the District have the authority to enter into the attached Agreement pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/ 1 et seq., and the Local Government Property Transfer Act, 50 ILCS 605/1 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the District owns certain real property located generally on the north side of L...
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