Submitted By
Tammie Grossman, Director of Development Customer Services
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Motion to Designate Orson and Keri Morrison as the New Preferred Developers of the Village Owned Property at 6641-43 North Ave. Oak Park, Illinois as Recommended by the Oak Park Economic Development Corporation (Oak Park EDC) and Direct Staff to Negotiate a Redevelopment Agreement
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Overview
Overview
On October 11, 2017, the Village issued the Request for Proposals for the property located at 6641-43 North Ave. The Village received two responses to the proposal. The Oak Park EDC reviewed the proposals and recommended that the Village move forward with one of the proposals. Subsequently, that developer withdrew their proposal. The EDC is now recommending moving forward with the purchase offer from Orson and Keri Morrison.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Adopt the Motion.
Fiscal Impact
The Village would receive $20,000 for the property.
Background
On August 1, 2014, the Village entered into a warranty deed in lieu of foreclosure for the purchase of 6641-43 North Ave, Oak Park, Illinois. After acquiring the property, the Village contracted to demolish the building and perform necessary environmental clean-up for a total of $206,956.25.
The Village engaged the services of a Real Estate Broker to list the property for sale. On May 3, 2016, the Village entered into a broker agreement with David King & Associates which expired May 3, 2017. The property was listed for a sale price of $145,000. The Village received no offers.
On August 28, 2017, Oak Park EDC recommended that the Village issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase of the property. On October 11, 2017, the Village issued the Request for Proposals. The Village received two responses to the proposal. (See attached proposals). The Oak Park EDC is recommended that the Village accept the proposal from 2 Fools Cider.
On February 5, 2018, the Board approved the recommendation to designate 2 Fools Cider as the preferred developer. 2 Fools Cider withdrew their proposal.
On October 5, 2018, the Village received a purchase offer from Orson and Keri Morrison and the Oak Park EDC is recommending moving forward with that offer.
Alternatives
Issue a new Request for Proposals. Pursuant to 1-1-16 of the Village Code, there is no requirement to issue another Request for Proposals.
Previous Board Action
On July 21, 2014, the Village Board Authorized the Acceptance of a Warranty Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure for the property commonly known as 6641-43 North Ave., Oak Park, Illinois.
On July 6, 2015, the Village Board approved a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Independent Contractor Agreement with Alpine Demolition Services in the amount of $133,000.
On December 7, 2015, the Village Board authorized a change order for the independent contractor agreement with Alpine Demolition Services in the amount of $76,827.
On May 2, 2016, the Village Board approved the broker agreement with David King & Associates.
On February 5, 2018, the Village Board designated 2 Fools Cider as the preferred developer for a 75 day period.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
NA
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
Village staff will negotiate a Redevelopment Agreement and present to the Village Board for approval.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
NA
Performance Management (MAP) Alignment
A governance priority for Development Customer Services is economic development.