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. , ' �, � <br /> LEGAL DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM <br /> NO. 2001-26 <br /> December 12, 2001 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor Howley and City Council <br /> FROM: Steve Garman, City Manager <br /> John W. Couter, Corporation Counsel i�v <br /> . . V <br /> RE: Eminent Domain Authority - Hope VI Project <br /> SUBJECT: Illinois law requires the City Council to authorize the use of eminent <br /> domain prior to the filing of a condemnation suit. With regard to the acquisition of the <br /> properties listed in the ordinance forwarded herewith to the Council, negotiations have <br /> not been successful and the City staff is now prepared to use eminent domain. These <br /> properties are necessary for development of the Near North area, in conjunction with <br /> the Decatur Housing Authority's Hope VI project. <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the <br /> ordinance. <br /> BACKGROUND: N/A <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: John Couter 424-2807 <br /> � ) <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: N/A <br /> JWC:ps <br /> cc: Wendy L. Morthland <br /> Steven G. Jones <br />