HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-124 Resolution No. 21-124
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS FOR THE
DEMOLITION OF CERTAIN BLIGHTED PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, there has existed from time to time and presently within the City of Elgin
certain residential properties which are open and vacant and constitute an immediate and continuing
hazard to the community("blighted residential properties"); and
WHEREAS, the city has received funding through the Illinois Housing Development
Authority's Strong Communities Grant Program which provides the city funds to demolish properties
deemed detrimental to neighborhood vitality; and
WHEREAS, the city desires to use under certain circumstances the expedited "fast track"
demolition proceedings provided for at 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1(e); and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Chapter 5.16 of the city's Procurement Ordinance the City Manager
has authority to award contracts on behalf of the city not exceeding$20,000; and
WHEREAS, demolition contracts for certain blighted residential properties will in some
instances exceed $20,000 thereby requiring certain additional procurement procedures unless
otherwise authorized by the City Council; and
WHEREAS,providing the City Manager the administrative authority to approve demolition
contracts in excess of$20,000 for the demolition of certain blighted residential properties pursuant to
the fast track demolition statute will provide city staff the ability to authorize these demolition
contracts in a timely manner and in compliance with applicable requirements of law; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Elgin Municipal Code Section 5.02.020B9 the City Council hereby
finds that an exception to the requirements of the procurement ordinance is necessary and in the best
interests of the city; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS,AS FOLLOWS:
1. That Richard G. Kozal, City Manager,be and is hereby authorized to approve contracts on
behalf of the City of Elgin, including contracts in excess of$20,000, for demolitions for
blighted residential properties to be demolished pursuant to the so-called fast track
demolition proceedings provided for at 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1(e).
2. The subject demolition contracts may be approved on behalf of the City of Elgin by the City
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Manager after seeking quotes from not less than three qualified demolition contractors.
3. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption and the authority
provided herein shall expire as of December 31, 2022.
s/David J. Kgtain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: August 11, 2021
Adopted: August 11, 2021
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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