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HomeMy WebLinkAboutG52-84 Ordinance No. G52-84 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR VACATION OF CITY PROPERTY _ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has determined that it is necessary and desirable to establish a fee schedule relative to the vacation of City property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CI E CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section I. That there is hereby established a ee of $670.00 for va 9 ing any property owned by the City. Section 2. That the vacation fee as established herein shall be paid by the person or persons who will acquire title to such property as a result of any vacation. Said fee shall be fully paid before any plat or other documents effecting such vacation is recorded. Section 3. That the vacation fee as established herein shall be in addition to any charge or price that may be established by the City Council for the value of the property vacated. Section 4. That the vacation fee as established herein may be amended, modified or increased at any time. Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication in the manner provided by law. Richard L. Verbic, Mayor Presented: September 24, 1984 Passed: Vote: Yeas Nays Recorded: Published: Attest: Marie Yearman, City Clerk V June 29, 1984 MEMORANDUM TO: Bob Malm, Acting City Manager FROM: Syed Ally, Civil Engineer II SUBJECT: Standard Fees for Vacation of City Property The Engineering Department performs the following tasks when requests are received for vacating City owned property such as alleys: 1. Field inspections - $ 40.00 2. Write to utility companies 40.00 3. Prepare vacation plat for recording purposes 125.00 4. Write legal description 75.00 5. Prepare sketch and memorandum 75.00 Total $355.00 The costs shown are average estimated costs for time spent by staff, technicians, and the secretary in the Engineering Division only. SA:mg June 28, 1984 MEMORANDUM TO: Robert 0. Malm, Acting City Manager FROM: Daniel P. Blondin, Assistant Corporation Counsel SUBJECT: Standard Fees for Vacation of City Property Although actual time and expense will vary, the following is an estimate of legal costs associated with vacating City property: $150.00 per parcel Title search, if necessary, and if ordered by legal department. Note: If such a search is necessary, it should be ordered by engineering. $50.00 Review of property status and plats of vacation. (1.5 hrs.) $15.00 Draft and type resolution. (.5 hrs.) $100.00 Cook County/$50.00 Kane County Recording, if done by legal department, includes travel expense, time and recording fee for one plat. Total $265.00 - 315.00/per parcel DPB nr