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Joint resolution authorizing the State’s Attorney of Lake County to institute legal action against certain named properties for the demolition of dangerous and unsafe or uncompleted and abandoned structures on said properties.
Staff Summary
· Pursuant to state law, the County Board has authority to demolish any dangerous and unsafe structures within unincorporated portions of Lake County.
· Planning, Building and Development has identified, in the resolution, three dangerous and unsafe structures within unincorporated portions of Lake County.
· Once approved, the Lake County State’s Attorney will begin to issue notices to property owners to repair or demolish the identified structures, as well as, make application to the Circuit Court seeking authorization to demolish if property owners are nonresponsive.
· If authorized by the Circuit Court, PB&D will initiate the demolition of the dangerous and unsafe structures.
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WHEREAS, pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/5-1121, the County Board was given and has authority to demolish, repair, or cause the demolition or repair of dangerous and unsafe or uncompleted and abandoned buildings within the territory of the County outside any city, village or incorporated town upon application to the Circuit Court for an order authorizing such action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that:
The structures on the following described premises are dangerous and unsafe or uncompleted and abandoned and constitute an actual danger to the public health, safety and welfare:
· BCE 41-12
Section 21, Township 43, Range 11, PIN 15-21-400-020, commonly known as 16202 W. Aptakisic Rd., Prairie View, Illinois. (A fire damaged, vacant, open detached garage with accompanying junk and debris.)
· EAB 29-12
Section 11, Township 45, Range 9, PIN 05-11-301-010 and 05-11-301-009, together commonly known as 26580 W. Squaw Road, Ingleside, Illinois. (A dilapidated, vacant, open detached garage and a d...
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