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; , , <br /> . � . <br /> LEGAL DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM <br /> NO. 2001-9 <br /> May 30, 2001 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor Howley and City Council <br /> FROM: Steve Garman, City Manager <br /> John W. Couter, Corporation Counsel (,J('j <br /> RE: Eminent Domain Authority - Hope V 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 ordinance. <br /> BACKGROUND: N/A <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: John Couter (424-2807) <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: N/A <br /> JWC:ps <br />