Legislation Details

File #: ORD25-2015    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 10/21/2025 In control: Village Board
On agenda: 11/5/2025 Final action: 11/5/2025
Title: An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Deed (Forest Preserve District of Will County - 525 E. Romeo Road)
Sponsors: Rich Vogel
Attachments: 1. ORD25-2015 Special Warranty Deed to FPDWC revised address
title An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Deed (Forest Preserve District of Will County - 525 E. Romeo Road)
body WHEREAS, the Village of Romeoville (the "Village") and the Forest Preserve District of Will County ("District") have entered into that certain Intergovernmental Agreement approved by Village Resolution No. 25-3990 (the "IGA"), which among other things contemplates that the Village will acquire certain property with a common address of 525 E. Romeo Road (the "Property") and within thirty (30) days thereafter convey the same to the District, with the District then being responsible to simultaneously contribute funding to the Village in the amount of $75,000.00 to defray a portion of the Village's expenses in acquiring the property; and
WHEREAS, the Village as of October 20, 2025 has closed on its purchase of 525 E. Romeo Road, and accordingly must now authorize the conveyance of 525 E. Romeo Road to the District in accordance with the IGA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE. That the foregoing Recitals are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance as if fully set forth in this Section 1.
SECTION TWO. That the Village hereby authorizes the conveyance of the Property to the District by special warranty deed in accordance with the IGA and subject to the Village's contemporaneous receipt of $75,000.00 from the District, and the Village President and Village Clerk are authorized and directed to execute and attest thereto.
SECTION THREE. That the various provisions of this Ordinance are to be considered severable and if any part or portion of this Ordinance shall be held invalid by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION FOUR. All prior Ordinances, or parts thereof in conflict or inconsistent with this...

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