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The Department of Community Development and Zoning promotes the comprehensive development and well-being of the Village of Franklin Park. The Department oversees economic development, planning and zoning and provides staff support for the Economic Development Commission, Plan Commission, Tree Preservation Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.

Staff uses a variety of resources to retain, expand and attract commercial and industrial businesses in the Village. The Department assumes a key role in providing the foundation for the successful implementation of development strategies to ensure the growth of a diverse and stable local economy.

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK AT 3302 NORTH RIVER ROAD

September 13, 2024


PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Franklin Park (the “Village”) adopted Resolution No.: 2425-R-10 declaring a parcel of vacant real property located at 3302 North River Road, Franklin Park, Illinois (the “Property”) as surplus property and is authorizing its sale. A copy of Resolution No.: 2425-R-10 is printed below. A copy of the Appraisal, identified as Exhibit B of Resolution No.: 2425-R-10 is available in the office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, Village of Franklin Park, 9500 West Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 or at www.villageoffranklinpark.com. The Village will contemplate the sale of the Property for redevelopment as permitted in the C-3 General Commercial District, as described in the Franklin Park Zoning Ordinance. Sale of the Property will require the execution of a purchase and sale agreement with the Village. Further information about the Property can be obtained from the Department of Community Development at (847) 671-4800. Written proposals for the sale and redevelopment of the Property must be submitted in writing to Nicholas Walny, Director of Community Development, 9500 West Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois, 60131. Written proposals will be reviewed as submitted.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 2425-R-10

A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS DECLARING AS SURPLUS PROPERTY THE VILLAGE OWNED VACANT TRIANGULAR PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY AT 3302 NORTH RIVER ROAD AND AUTHORIZING VILLAGE STAFF TO MARKET THE PROPERTY FOR DEVELOPMENT and DIRECT THE VILLAGE CLERK TO MAKE A COPY OF THE APPRAISAL OF THE PROPERTY AVAILABLE TO ANY PARTY

WHEREAS, the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois (the “Village”) is a duly organized and existing municipal corporation created under the provisions of the laws of the State of Illinois and under the provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code, as from time to time supplemented and amended; and

WHEREAS, The Village owns a parcel of property commonly known as 3302 North River Road, Franklin Park, Illinois that is zoned C-3 General Commercial District, as described in the Village of Franklin Park Zoning Ordinance, and identified by permanent index numbers (PINs) 12-22-402-033-0000 and 12-22-402-082-0000 which is a 8,925 square foot triangular vacant lot, and as further legally described on Exhibit A (the “Property”), a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and

 WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park (the “Corporate Authorities”) find that the Property is no longer necessary, appropriate, required for the use of, profitable to or serve any viable use to the Village and that the sale of the Property will eliminate burdensome maintenance cost, provide needed funds, and generate tax revenue for use in the general fund of the Village; and

WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities further find that the Property serves no public use to the residents of the Village and is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of Village residents to sell the Property; and

WHEREAS, 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code sets forth a procedure for the sale of municipal-owned surplus real property by Village staff after ascertaining the value of the surplus real estate by written appraisal and making said appraisal available for public inspection; and

WHEREAS, the Village ascertained a written appraisal report for the Property, dated July 30, 2024, which was prepared by Mary Wagner, MAI, of Praedium Valuation Group, 1658 North Milwaukee Avenue, Suite B, PMB 5460, Chicago, Illinois, 60647 (the “Appraisal”), a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, as Exhibit B; and

WHEREAS, the Appraisal found that the current market value or appraised value of the Property in its “as is” condition is $76,000.00; and

WHEREAS, the Appraisal is on file and available for inspection or copying in the office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Franklin Park as well as on the Village’s website to any interested party; and

WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have determined it best to allow Village staff in the Department of Community Development to market the Property for sale for a commercial development and present to the Corporate Authorities for consideration a sale and development agreement for the Property that will enhance the commercial corridor around the Property and benefit the residents of the Village; and

WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have determined it is in the best interests of the Village to allow Village staff to conduct the sale of the Property as provided in 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, as follows:

Section 1.        That the above recitals and legislative findings are found to be true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof, as if fully set forth in their entirety.

Section 2.        The Property, as herein described, is hereby determined, and declared by the Corporate Authorities to be surplus real estate of the Village.

Section 3.        The Director of Community Development is hereby authorized to seek commercial development proposals and to review, recommend, and present a proposal and sale and development agreement for the Property to the Corporate Authorities in accordance with this Resolution and pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code.

Section 4.        The officials, officers, employees, engineers, and attorneys of the Village are hereby authorized to undertake the necessary steps to present a proposal and final agreement for the sale of the Property to the Corporate Authorities, as contemplated herein.

Section 5.        The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a copy of this Resolution at the first opportunity following its passage in a newspaper published within the Village and to make available a copy of the Appraisal for public inspection by any interested party.

Section 6.        If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Resolution shall be held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this Resolution.

Section 7.        All ordinances, resolutions, motions, or orders in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

Section 8.        This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage and publication as required by law.

PASSED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois this 3rd day of September 2024, pursuant to a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES:            Avitia, Hagerstrom, Johnson, Ruhl, Special, Ybarra

NAYS:

ABSENT:

APPROVED by the President of the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois on this 3rd day of September 2024.

APPROVED:

/s/ Barrett F. Pedersen

Barrett F. Pedersen, Village President

 

ATTEST:

/s/ April Arellano

April Arellano, Village Clerk

 

Exhibit A

Legal Description of Property

THAT PART OF BLOCK 37 IN RIVER PARK, A SUBDIVISION IN L. A. FRAMBRISE RESERVE, IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 6 OF PLATS, PAGES 59 AND 60 IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND THAT PART OF VACATED BLOCK 37 IN SAID RIVER PARK, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:  BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 37, WHICH IS A DISTANCE OF 420.10 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 37; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 37, AND THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 37 EXTENDED NORTH, A DISTANCE OF 185.39 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG AN EXTENSION NORTHWESTERLY OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 37 AND ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 37 A DISTANCE OF 189.05 FEET TO A POINT IN THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 37 WHICH POINT IN 75.81 FEET NORTHWESTERLY OF AN ANGLE POINT IN THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 37; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, A DISTANCE OF 127.14 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS;

EXCEPT THAT PART TAKEN BY CONDEMNATION PROCEEDING 99L50311 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 37 THENCE NORTHERLY 127.062 METERS (416.87 FEET, RECORD BEING 417.7 FEET) ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF NORTH 16 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 37; THENCE 41 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST 23.771 METERS (77.99 FEET, RECORD BEING 76.81 FEET) ALONG THE NORTHEAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 37 TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST 21.50 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 41 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST, 47.791 METERS (156.79 FEET) PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHEAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 37 TO THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 37; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST, 9.529 METERS (31.26 FEET) ALONG SAID NORTHERLY EXTENSION TO THE NORTHWESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTHEAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 37; THENCE SOUTH 41 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST, 57.519 METERS (188.71 FEET, RECORD BEING 189.05 FEET) ALONG SAID NORTHWESTERLY EXTENSION AND ALONG SAID NORTHEAST LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; (SAID PARCEL CONTAINS 0.0321 HECTARE, MORE OR LESS (0.979 ACRE, MORE OR LESS); ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Permanent Index Numbers (PINs): 12-22-402-033-0000 and 12-22-402-082-0000

Property commonly known as:  3302 North River Road, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131

For Resolution No. 2425-R-10 and the appraisal of the property, click here.

 

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CMAP's Regional Travel Survey: My Daily Travel

August 30, 2024


To better understand travel trends in and around your community and help support your local planning efforts, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is asking residents in Franklin Park and across the region to share their daily travel through a survey. Launching in mid-September, select residents will receive a letter in the mail from CMAP requesting their participation.

The survey, also known as My Daily Travel, was last conducted in 2019 and surveyed more than 12,000 households in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties about trips they made for work, school, shopping, errands, and socializing with family and friends.

CMAP conducted similar travel surveys in 2008 and 1990. The data collected through the survey helps CMAP understand regional travel patterns and ensures that ON TO 2050, the long-range plan for northeastern Illinois, is consistent with current and forecasted transportation and land use trends. My Daily Travel survey results are available on the CMAP Data Hub.

CMAP is preparing for the next generation of My Daily Travel. A pilot survey was conducted in the spring of 2024, with a full survey deployment in the fall of 2024. Sign-up for CMAP’s newsletter to stay informed about the survey.

Visit the My Daily Travel web page for more information.

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK AT 9651 FRANKLIN AVENUE

August 16, 2024


PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Franklin Park (the “Village”) adopted Resolution No.: 2425-R-07 declaring a parcel of real property located at 9651 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois (the “Property”) as surplus property and is authorizing its sale. A copy of Resolution No.: 2425-R-07 is printed below. A copy of the Appraisal, identified as Exhibit B of Resolution No.: 2425-R-07 is available in the office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, Village of Franklin Park, 9500 West Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 or at www.villageoffranklinpark.com. The Village will contemplate the sale of the Property for redevelopment and occupancy as permitted in the DT-1, Downtown Core District, as described in the Franklin Park Zoning Ordinance. Sale of the Property will require the execution of a purchase and sale agreement with the Village. Further information about the Property can be obtained from the Department of Community Development at (847) 671-4800. Written proposals for the sale and redevelopment of the Property must be submitted in writing to Nicholas Walny, Director of Community Development, 9500 West Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois, 60131. Written proposals will be reviewed as submitted.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 2425-R-07

A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY,

ILLINOIS DECLARING AS SURPLUS PROPERTY THE VILLAGE OWNED

BUILDING AND PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY AT 9651 FRANKLIN AVENUE

AND AUTHORIZING VILLAGE STAFF TO MARKET THE PROPERTY FOR

DEVELOPMENT AND DIRECT THE VILLAGE CLERK TO MAKE A COPY OF

THE APPRAISAL OF THE PROPERTY AVAILABLE TO ANY PARTY

WHEREAS, the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois (the “Village”) is a duly organized and existing municipal corporation created under the provisions of the laws of the State of Illinois and under the provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code, as from time to time supplemented and amended; and

WHEREAS, The Village owns a parcel of property commonly known as 9651 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois that is zoned DT-1, Downtown Core District, as described in the Village of Franklin Park Zoning Ordinance, and identified by permanent index number (PIN) 12-28-208-010-0000 which is a 4,530 square foot corner lot that is improved with a single-tenant, one-story brick and stone commercial building approximately 2,500 square feet in size and built in 1946, and as further legally described on Exhibit A (the “Property”), a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and

 WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park (the “Corporate Authorities”) find that the Property is no longer necessary, appropriate, required for the use of, profitable to or serve any viable use to the Village and that the sale of the Property will eliminate burdensome maintenance cost, provide needed funds, and generate tax revenue for use in the general fund of the Village; and

WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities further find that the Property serves no public use to the residents of the Village and is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of Village residents to sell the Property; and

WHEREAS, 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code sets forth a procedure for the sale of municipal-owned surplus real property by Village staff after ascertaining the value of the surplus real estate by written appraisal and making said appraisal available for public inspection; and

WHEREAS, the Village ascertained a written appraisal report for the Property, dated July 26, 2024, which was prepared by Mary Wagner, MAI, of Praedium Valuation Group, 1658 North Milwaukee Avenue, Suite B, PMB 5460, Chicago, Illinois, 60647 (the “Appraisal”), a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, as Exhibit B; and

WHEREAS, the Appraisal found that the current market value or appraised value of the Property in its “as is” condition is $143,000.00; and

WHEREAS, the Appraisal is on file and available for inspection or copying in the office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Franklin Park as well as on the Village’s website to any interested party; and

WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have determined it best to allow Village staff in the Department of Community Development to market the Property for sale for a commercial retail development and present to the Corporate Authorities for consideration a sale and development agreement for the Property that will complement and enhance the commercial corridor around the Property and benefit the residents of the Village; and

WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have determined it is in the best interests of the Village to allow Village staff to conduct the sale of the Property as provided in 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, as follows:

Section 1.        That the above recitals and legislative findings are found to be true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof, as if fully set forth in their entirety.

Section 2.        The Property, as herein described, is hereby determined, and declared by the Corporate Authorities to be surplus real estate of the Village.

Section 3.        The Director of Community Development is hereby authorized to seek commercial retail development proposals and to review, recommend, and present a proposal and sale and development agreement for the Property to the Corporate Authorities in accordance with this Resolution and pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code.

Section 4.        The officials, officers, employees, engineers, and attorneys of the Village are hereby authorized to undertake the necessary steps to present a proposal and final agreement for the sale of the Property to the Corporate Authorities, as contemplated herein.

Section 5.        The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a copy of this Resolution at the first opportunity following its passage in a newspaper published within the Village and to make available a copy of the Appraisal for public inspection by any interested party.

Section 6.        If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Resolution shall be held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this Resolution.

Section 7.        All ordinances, resolutions, motions, or orders in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

Section 8.        This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage and publication as required by law.

PASSED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois this 12th day of August 2024, pursuant to a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES:            Avitia, Hagerstrom, Johnson, Ruhl, Special, Ybarra

NAYS:

ABSENT:

APPROVED by the President of the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois on this 12th day of August 2024.

APPROVED:

/s/ Barrett F. Pedersen

Barrett F. Pedersen, Village President

ATTEST:

/s/ April Arellano

April Arellano, Village Clerk

Exhibit A

Legal Description of Property

LOT 1 IN BLOCK 5 IN 1ST ADDITION TO FRANKLIN PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Permanent Index Numbers (PIN): 12-28-208-010-0000

Property commonly known as:  9651 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131

For Resolution No. 2425-R-07 and the appraisal of the property, click here.

 

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK AT 3335 SCHIERHORN COURT

August 16, 2024


PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Franklin Park (the “Village”) adopted Resolution No.: 2425-R-08 declaring a parcel of real property located at 3335 Schierhorn Court, Franklin Park, Illinois (the “Property”) as surplus property and is authorizing its sale. A copy of Resolution No.: 2425-R-08 is available below. A copy of the Appraisal, identified as Exhibit B of Resolution No.: 2425-R-08 is available in the office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, Village of Franklin Park, 9500 West Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 or at www.villageoffranklinpark.com. The Village will contemplate the sale of the Property for redevelopment and occupancy as permitted in the I-1 Light Industrial District, as described in the Franklin Park Zoning Ordinance. Sale of the Property will require the execution of a purchase and sale agreement with the Village. Further information about the Property can be obtained from the Department of Community Development at (847) 671-4800. Written proposals for the sale and redevelopment of the Property must be submitted in writing to Nicholas Walny, Director of Community Development, 9500 West Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois, 60131. Written proposals will be reviewed as submitted.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 2425-R-08

A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS DECLARING AS SURPLUS PROPERTY THE VILLAGE OWNED BUILDING AND PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY AT 3335 SCHIERHORN COURT AND AUTHORIZING VILLAGE STAFF TO MARKET THE PROPERTY FOR DEVELOPMENT AND DIRECT THE VILLAGE CLERK TO MAKE A COPY OF THE APPRAISAL OF THE PROPERTY AVAILABLE TO ANY PARTY

WHEREAS, the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois (the “Village”) is a duly organized and existing municipal corporation created under the provisions of the laws of the State of Illinois and under the provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code, as from time to time supplemented and amended; and

WHEREAS, The Village owns a parcel of property commonly known as 3335 Schierhorn Court, Franklin Park, Illinois that is zoned I-1 Light Industrial District, as described in the Village of Franklin Park Zoning Ordinance, and identified by permanent index number (PIN) 12-22-402-070-0000 which is a 8,459 square foot lot that is improved with a one-story, brick, light industrial building approximately 4,212 square feet in size and built in 1962, and as further legally described on Exhibit A (the “Property”), a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and

 WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park (the “Corporate Authorities”) find that the Property is no longer necessary, appropriate, required for the use of, profitable to or serve any viable use to the Village and that the sale of the Property will eliminate burdensome maintenance cost, provide needed funds, and generate tax revenue for use in the general fund of the Village; and

WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities further find that the Property serves no public use to the residents of the Village and is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of Village residents to sell the Property; and

WHEREAS, 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code sets forth a procedure for the sale of municipal-owned surplus real property by Village staff after ascertaining the value of the surplus real estate by written appraisal and making said appraisal available for public inspection; and

WHEREAS, the Village ascertained a written appraisal report for the Property, dated June 28, 2024, which was prepared by Mary Wagner, MAI, of Praedium Valuation Group, 1658 North Milwaukee Avenue, Suite B, PMB 5460, Chicago, Illinois, 60647 (the “Appraisal”), a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, as Exhibit B; and

WHEREAS, the Appraisal found that the current market value or appraised value of the Property in its “as is” condition is $150,000.00; and

WHEREAS, the Appraisal is on file and available for inspection or copying in the office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Franklin Park as well as on the Village’s website to any interested party; and

WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have determined it best to allow Village staff in the Department of Community Development to market the Property for sale for an industrial development and present to the Corporate Authorities for consideration a sale and development agreement for the Property that will enhance the industrial corridor around the Property and benefit the residents of the Village; and

WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have determined it is in the best interests of the Village to allow Village staff to conduct the sale of the Property as provided in 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, as follows:

Section 1.        That the above recitals and legislative findings are found to be true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof, as if fully set forth in their entirety.

Section 2.        The Property, as herein described, is hereby determined, and declared by the Corporate Authorities to be surplus real estate of the Village.

Section 3.        The Director of Community Development is hereby authorized to seek industrial development proposals and to review, recommend, and present a proposal and sale and development agreement for the Property to the Corporate Authorities in accordance with this Resolution and pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code.

Section 4.        The officials, officers, employees, engineers, and attorneys of the Village are hereby authorized to undertake the necessary steps to present a proposal and final agreement for the sale of the Property to the Corporate Authorities, as contemplated herein.

Section 5.        The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a copy of this Resolution at the first opportunity following its passage in a newspaper published within the Village and to make available a copy of the Appraisal for public inspection by any interested party.

Section 6.        If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Resolution shall be held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this Resolution.

Section 7.        All ordinances, resolutions, motions, or orders in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. 

Section 8.        This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage and publication as required by law.

PASSED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois this 12th day of August 2024, pursuant to a roll call vote, as follows:

AYES:            Avitia, Hagerstrom, Johnson, Ruhl, Special, Ybarra

NAYS:

ABSENT:

APPROVED by the President of the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois on this 12th day of August 2024.

APPROVED:

/s/ Barrett F. Pedersen

Barrett F. Pedersen, Village President

ATTEST:

/s/ April Arellano

April Arellano, Village Clerk

Exhibit A

Legal Description of Property

THAT PART OF LOT 2 IN SCHIERHORN'S INDUSTRIAL DIVISION OF PART OF LAFRAMBOISE RESERVE IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, LYING NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2 WHICH IS 168.04 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2 (AS MEASURED ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF) TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 2 WHICH IS 172.78 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2 (AS MEASURED ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE THEREOF) EXCEPT THAT PART OF SAID LOT 2 LYING NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2 WHICH IS 110.0 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2 (AS MEASURED ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF) TO A POINT IN THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 2 WHICH IS 117.78 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2 (AS MEASURED ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE THEREOF), IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Permanent Index Numbers (PIN): 12-22-402-070-0000

Property commonly known as:  3335 Schierhorn Court, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131

For Resolution No. 2425-R-08 and the appraisal of the property, click here.

 

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Grand Avenue Corridor Plan Visual Preference Survey

June 27, 2024


Help shape the future of Grand Avenue! The Village of Franklin Park is partnering with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to create a plan to transform Grand Avenue into a safe, accessible, and thriving corridor.

We want to hear your thoughts on the design, character, and functionality of Grand Avenue. Your input will guide the recommendations in the corridor plan. Fill out the visual preference survey today!

Grand Avenue Corridor Plan Visual Preference Survey

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK AT 3010 MANNHEIM ROAD

March 22, 2022


PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Franklin Park (the “Village”) adopted Resolution No. 2324-R-18 declaring a parcel of real property located at 3010 Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, Illinois (the “Property”) as surplus property. A copy of Resolution No. 2324-R-18 is printed below. A copy of the Appraisal of the Property, identified as Exhibit B of Resolution No. 2324-R-18, is available in the office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, Village of Franklin Park, 9500 West Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 or at www.villageoffranklinpark.com. The Village will contemplate the sale of the Property to a party able to develop an acceptable retail commercial development project on the Property. In the event of questions, please contact Nicholas Walny, Director of Community Development and Zoning, 9500 West Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois, or at (847) 671-4800.

 

RESOLUTION NUMBER 2324-R-18

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY,

ILLINOIS DECLARING AS SURPLUS PROPERTY THE VILLAGE OWNED

PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY AT 3010 MANNHEIM ROAD AND AUTHORIZING VILLAGE STAFF TO MARKET THE PROPERTY FOR DEVELOPMENT and DIRECT THE VILLAGE CLERK TO MAKE A COPY OF THE APPRAISAL

OF THE PROPERTY AVAILABLE TO ANY PARTY

 

WHEREAS, the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois (the “Village”) is a duly organized and existing municipal corporation created under the provisions of the laws of the State of Illinois and under the provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code, as from time to time supplemented and amended; and

WHEREAS, The Village owns a vacant parcel of undeveloped property commonly known as 3010 Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, Illinois that is zoned C-3 General Commercial District, as described in the Village of Franklin Park Zoning Ordinance, and identified as Lots 73, 74, 75, 76, 77 (except that part of Lot 77, conveyed to the State of Illinois by deed recorded as document number 25383996), 78, 79, 80, 81 and 82 consisting of approximately 1.29 acres or 56,480 square feet, and further identified by permanent index numbers (PINs) 12-29-212-002-0000, 12-29-212-003-0000, 12-29-212-008-0000, 12-29-212-009-0000 and 12-29-212-013-0000 and as legally described on Exhibit A (the “Property”), a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and

 WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park (the “Corporate Authorities”) find that the Property is no longer necessary, appropriate, required for the use of, profitable to or serve any viable use to the Village and that the sale of the Property will eliminate burdensome maintenance cost, provide needed funds, and generate tax revenue for use in the general fund of the Village; and

WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities further find that the Property serves no public use to the residents of the Village and is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of Village residents to sell the Property; and

WHEREAS, 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code sets forth a procedure for the sale of municipal-owned surplus real property by Village staff after ascertaining the value of the surplus real estate by written appraisal and making said appraisal available for public inspection; and

WHEREAS, the Village ascertained a written appraisal report for the Property, dated January 24, 2024, which was prepared by Mary Wagner, MAI, of Praedium Valuation Group, 1658 North Milwaukee Avenue, Suite B, PMB 5460, Chicago, Illinois, 60647 (the “Appraisal”), a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, as Exhibit B; and

WHEREAS, the Appraisal found that the current market value or appraised value of the Property in its “as is” condition is $540,000.00; and

WHEREAS, the Appraisal is on file and available for inspection or copying in the office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Franklin Park as well as on the Village’s website to any interested party; and

WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have determined it best to allow Village staff in the Department of Community Development to market the Property for sale for a commercial retail development and present to the Corporate Authorities for consideration a sale and development agreement for the Property that will complement and enhance the commercial corridor around the Property and benefit the residents of the Village; and

WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have determined it is in the best interests of the Village to allow Village staff to conduct the sale of the Property as provided in 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, as follows:

Section 1.        That the above recitals and legislative findings are found to be true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof, as if fully set forth in their entirety.

Section 2.        The Property, as herein described, is hereby determined, and declared by the Corporate Authorities to be surplus real estate of the Village.

Section 3.        The Director of Community Development is hereby authorized to seek commercial retail development proposals and to review, recommend, and present a proposal and sale and development agreement for the Property to the Corporate Authorities in accordance with this Resolution and pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code.

Section 4.        The officials, officers, employees, engineers, and attorneys of the Village are hereby authorized to undertake the necessary steps to present a proposal and final agreement for the sale of the Property to the Corporate Authorities, as contemplated herein.

Section 5.        The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a copy of this Resolution at the first opportunity following its passage in a newspaper published within the Village and to make available a copy of the Appraisal for public inspection by any interested party.

Section 6.        If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Resolution shall be held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this Resolution.

Section 7.        All ordinances, resolutions, motions, or orders in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

Section 8.        This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately after its passage and publication as required by law.

PASSED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois this 4th day of March 2024, pursuant to a roll call vote, as follows:

 

AYES:            Avitia, Hagerstrom, Johnson, Ruhl, Special, Ybarra

NAYS:

ABSENT:

 

APPROVED by the President of the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois on this 4th day of March 2024.

APPROVED:

/s/ Barrett F. Pedersen

Barrett F. Pedersen, Village President

ATTEST:

/s/ April Arellano

April Arellano, Village Clerk

Exhibit A

Legal Description of Property

 

LOTS 73 THROUGH 82, BOTH INCLUSIVE, (EXCEPT THAT PART OF LOT 77, CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS BY DEED RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 25383996 AND DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 77; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 77, A DISTANCE OF 15.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHEAST ALONG A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF LOT 77, WHICH IS 15.00 FEET NORTH (AS MEASURED ALONG SAID EAST LINE) OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 77; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 15.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING), IN FRANKLIN MANOR, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 20 ACRES (EXCEPT THE NORTH 68.00 FEET THEREOF) OF THE NORTH 40 ACRES OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 19, 1959 AS DOCUMENT 17634777, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

 

Permanent Index Numbers (PINs): 12-29-212-002-0000, 12-29-212-003-0000, 12-29-212-008-0000, 12-29-212-009-0000 and 12-29-212-013-0000

 

Property commonly known as 3010 Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131

For Resolution No. 2324 R-18, click here.

For the appraisal of 3010 Mannheim Road, click here.

 

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CMAP Grand Avenue Corridor Plan

December 01, 2023


The Village of Franklin Park and local stakeholders are working with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to create a plan to transform Grand Avenue into a safe, accessible, and thriving corridor. The plan will help residents and elected and appointed officials guide future actions, decisions, and development in the community.

Visit the Grand Avenue Corridor Plan web page to see plan updates, share your feedback, explore documents, and take the future improvements survey.

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Cook County Hosts Informational Meeting on Resources for Manufacturing Employers

November 03, 2023


On November 2nd, in partnership with the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, Franklin Park hosted an informational meeting outlining a new program that provides resources for manufacturing employers. With grant funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Cook County is spearheading this effort to address difficulties related to workforce training and development in the metals, machinery, and equipment sector of manufacturing. Participants included the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center and employers from west suburban Cook County. With the Village’s rich manufacturing history, we are happy to partner on this exciting opportunity.

If you are interested in learning more about this program, please contact Lisa Cockerham with the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development at lisa.cockerham@cookcountyil.gov or at (312)603-1017.

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Illinois Tollway Hosts Informational Open House on I-490 and Related Improvements

October 24, 2023


In an effort to keep Franklin Park’s industrial community informed on ongoing infrastructure enhancements, the Illinois Tollway and Village hosted an open house meeting focused on the ongoing I-490 Project and related improvements to local roads. 

Attendees learned about how these infrastructure improvements will enhance traffic circulation in our community, project progress, and upcoming construction schedules. 

See their presentation here:

Illinois Tollway I-490 Project Update

Grand Avenue Corridor Plan

The Village of Franklin Park and local stakeholders are working with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to create a plan to transform Grand Avenue into a safe, accessible, and thriving corridor. The plan will help residents and elected and appointed officials guide future actions, decisions, and development in the community.

Visit the Grand Avenue Corridor Plan web page to see plan updates, share your feedback, explore documents, and take the future improvements survey.

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New Round of Applications for Manufacturing Reinvented

December 07, 2022


Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) announced a new round of applications for Manufacturing Reinvented, a $5 million grant program that supports local, suburban manufacturers with the implementation of projects to improve a business’s competitiveness and resiliency in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic environment. As part of the program, Cook County will reimburse suburban based companies for up to $25,000 in eligible expenses associated with an approved project. Participating companies also receive IMEC’s expert advising services to refine project design and scope. The application portal will remain open from December 1st – December 31st.

Eligible projects include investments to: 

  • Adopt automation
  • Build supply chain resiliency
  • Enhance productivity
  • Identify talent solutions
  • Improve visibility in the marketplace
  • Undertake strategic planning

For more information, click here.

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Village Mourns Passing of Director of Community Development

John Schneider Leaves a Legacy of Developments that Improved Franklin Park

December 29, 2023


It is with deepest regret that the Village of Franklin Park announces the passing of John Schneider, its longtime Director of Community Development and Zoning.

“John leaves an unmatched legacy of achievement in the arena of economic development, resulting in new businesses, developments, and investments that have greatly benefited our Village,” stated Mayor Barrett Pedersen. “John used his vast business and government experience to help make Franklin Park into a vibrant manufacturing center, with growing commercial enterprises as well. Most importantly, John’s amazing network of county, state, and regional governmental contacts helped to secure millions of dollars to fund critical transportation, infrastructure, and sustainability projects in Franklin Park.”

John joined the Village in 2012 and quickly developed an aggressive economic development effort that has resulted in Franklin Park receiving $81 million in grant funding for development projects and infrastructure improvements. John also worked closely with the members of the Village’s Economic Development Commission, Plan Commission, Tree Preservation Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals.

Village Trustee Karen Special collaborated closely with John and his staff. “John accumulated an impressive number of accomplishments during his tenure with the Village,” said Special. “Among the most noteworthy are the development of a strategic plan for growth for Franklin Park, a new zoning code, revitalizing our industrial and commercial corridors, and helping to provide 3.6 million gallons of new stormwater storage to prevent flooding.”

John’s efforts helped to reestablish Franklin Park as an industrial powerhouse, attracting numerous new developments including warehouses constructed by Bridge, Panattoni, Exeter, CenterPoint, and Molto in the eastern and western industrial districts,” said Pedersen. “He assisted local business to expand, attracted prominent corporations, and helped to redevelop the former Motorola site on Grand Avenue which now is home to the Digital Realty Campus, a thriving data complex that continues to expand.”

John loved to collaborate with Village staff to bring projects to fruition. He especially enjoyed mentoring young people and helping them to reach their career potential. Members of his staff learned quickly that John believed it was important to get out of the office and into the community to identify opportunities for future development and to talk to business operators to better understand their obstacles to growth.

“Every morning our staff would meet to discuss progress on Village projects over coffee,” said Nicholas Walny, the Village’s Deputy Director of Community Development. “He had an enormous wealth of knowledge and loved to share his stories from his years working with the City of Chicago and Cook County planning and development offices. But John was also a great listener and he genuinely wanted to learn about our family lives and career aspirations too. Mornings will not be the same without him.”

“John’s vision, influence, humor, and steady leadership will be sorely missed,” added Mayor Pedersen. “We will all miss working with him. With this being the holiday season, it is an especially tough time to lose a friend. I extend my deepest condolences to John’s family, friends, and colleagues.”

A list of John Schneider's most significant accomplishments:

Plans and Ordinances

  • Development of a Comprehensive Plan for the Village of Franklin Park (2017)
  • Adoption of a new Zoning Code (2022 – last adoption was 1973)
  • Adoption of a Downtown Zoning Code (2016 – First ever for Franklin Park)
  • Adoption of a Truck Routing Study

Grants and Funding

  • Assisted in obtaining $8 million from USDOT for engineering and design of a grade separation and railroad elimination crossing under the Canadian Pacific and Metra tracks.
  • Secured $26.3 million in IDOT funds to reconstruct Franklin Avenue west of Mannheim Rd. Helped to secure additional funding from Cook County totaling an estimated $4 million.
  • Spearheaded efforts to obtain the IDOT Rail Safety award for $1.5 million to fund safety improvements required to achieve a Quiet Zone designation in Franklin Park.
  • Secured funding from multiple entities totaling an estimated $2.4 million for the design and engineering of the Des Plaines River Trail. Helped to secure commitments from municipalities that bordered the trail.
  • Worked with Engineering and was awarded $890k for an east-west bicycle trail from the RTA and CMAQ. Construction to begin in 2025.
  • Secured $5 million from IDOT Economic Development and Cook County Economic Development for the establishment of a Special Service Area to reconstruct Cullerton in the Western Industrial district.

Development

  • Spearheaded efforts to redevelop the Crossings 2 site in downtown Franklin Park. The site now contains a 110-unit apartment building with ground floor retail which serves as an anchor to attract additional development.
  • Attracted and worked with a hotel developer to build a 4-story hotel with 100 rooms in the Franklin Marketplace. The hotel is set to open in late 2024.
  • Worked to redevelop the formerly contaminated Castle Metals site with developer Panattoni. The site now contains a Class A industrial building that includes Vital Proteins as a tenant.
  • Assisted in redevelopment efforts of the former tank farm in the western industrial area adjacent to Franklin Avenue. The site now contains three Class A industrial warehouses totaling 700k square feet. 
  • Worked to reestablish the Franklin Marketplace. Three new buildings were constructed within the Marketplace which include Starbucks, Jersey Mikes, AT&T, Chipotle, Pizza Hit and T-Mobile.
  • Reestablished Franklin Park as an industrial powerhouse, attracting numerous new developments including warehouses constructed by Exeter, CenterPoint, and Molto in the eastern and western industrial districts.
  • Helped to redevelop the former Motorola site on Grand Avenue. The site now contains two data centers from Digital Realty and another data center being redeveloped by Microsoft. A third building was recently approved for Digital Realty at 2553 Edington to expand the campus.

Infrastructure

  • Worked to redevelop and beautify the downtown streetscape with pedestrian bump outs, new benches, bike racks, garbage bins, and landscaping.
  • Assisted in Village efforts to mitigate flooding issues throughout the Village through the creation of stormwater retention and detention ponds.

 

 

 
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