R2020-163 Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Purchase Property located at 1200 East Cantrell Street, Decatur, Illinois

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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER November 16, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and City Council Members FROM: Scot Wrighton, City Manager Jon Kindseth, Deputy City Manager SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Purchase Property located at 1200 E. Cantrell St.,Decatur, Illinois RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of the vacant piece of property located at 1200 E. Cantrell St. (NE Corner of Cantrell & Jasper) BACKGROUND: On July 30, 2020, a passenger vehicle collided with, and substantially damaged a commercial structure at 1200 E. Cantrell. The damaged single- story building, located immediately adjacent Jasper St. to the west, and a residence to the east,posed a significant risk of harm due to the potential that it would collapse. The City closed the eastern most lane of Jasper, due to fear of collapse. The City negotiated with the owner to promptly demolish the unsafe structure, and the owner agreed to convey the property to the City, and relinquish his claim to insurance proceeds related to demolition. The City Manager sought and received permission from the HGB Foundation to use their provided demolition grant monies. This commercial property is at a key intersection along the Jasper St. corridor and could potentially prove invaluable for the John's Hill Project. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: Staff is not aware of any objections to receiving this property. STAFF REFERENCE: Should the City Council have any questions,they may contact at Jon Kindseth a�450-2323 or jkindsethgdecaturil.gov BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: No direct City funds expended to purchase or receive this property, as demolition was paid for by Foundation monies.