Community Development and Zoning

O’Hare Bike Network Study Needs Your Input!

June 23, 2025

The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways is launching the O’Hare Area Bike Network Study and needs your vision, perspectives, & ideas! The goal of the study is to better link regional corridors such as the Des Plaines River Trail with local routes in communities like Franklin Park.

Whether you’re a regular cyclist or just enjoy an occasional ride, your voice matters. Your feedback will help stakeholders build a more connected cycling network. The survey will help identify where new bike paths are needed and where improvements can make biking safer and easier. Share your thoughts, experiences, and goals for biking in our area.

🗓️ Take the O’Hare Bike Network Survey by August 15th, 2025.

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Grand Avenue and George Street Improvements Project Open House

June 16, 2025

See the future of Grand Avenue! The Village will hold an Open House on Thursday, June 26th, at 5:00 pm at the Village Police Department’s community room to discuss traffic circulation improvements to the surrounding area of Grand Avenue and George Street near Mannheim Road.

The proposed changes include a new traffic light into the Grand Shopping Plaza / Jewel Osco, additional turning lanes, pedestrian signals, and enhanced landscaping.

We want to hear your opinions and ideas of how to transform Grand Avenue into a safe, accessible, and thriving corridor.

Village Adopts Grand Avenue Corridor Plan

March 12, 2025

After one and a half years of collaboration and public engagement, the Village has adopted the Grand Avenue Corridor Plan. Created in partnership with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), this plan is meant to guide the vision for Grand Avenue over the next ten to twenty years. The plan will serve as a framework for elected officials, village staff, and community members to make informed decisions regarding land use, transportation, economic development, and other infrastructure improvements
along Grand Avenue.

The plan focuses on:

Enhancing transportation safety and making Grand Avenue safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles alike.
Making Grand Avenue pedestrian-friendly through streetscaping and intersection improvements to create a more walkable and enjoyable experience for all.
Promoting access to public transit along the Grand Avenue corridor by making it more convenient and seamless to reach bus stops.
Making Grand Avenue equally accessible by walking, biking, bus, and private transport.
Identifying economic development opportunities and strategies to support small businesses and utilize vacant properties.

The Village is grateful for the support that CMAP provided throughout this process. Their partnership and outreach ensured that the plan would be tailor made to fit the unique needs of our community. We are excited to put this plan in motion to make Grand Avenue better than ever.

For more information on the planning process and to access the full plan, please visit the following links:

Grand Avenue Corridor Plan

Project Website

Shape the future of transportation in ten minutes: Take the Regional Transportation Plan questionnaire

February 25, 2025

Franklin Park and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) want to hear from you! Take our new questionnaire and tell us how you get from point A to point B, and how our transportation system can be improved. As CMAP leads development of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) -- northeastern Illinois' blueprint for future roads, rails, and trails over the next 30 years -- your feedback will shape how we improve transportation, reduce congestion, and build a more sustainable future for our region.

Responses are being accepted throughout 2025, giving everyone plenty of time to weigh in. Whether you're a daily commuter, a cyclist, or simply passionate about the future of our community, your voice matters. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference!

If you have any questions about the RTP or questionnaire--or would like CMAP to present or attend a local event--please reach out to rtp@cmap.illinois.gov. Together, we can create a transportation system that works for everyone. And please help us spread the word!

Continued Progress on Wyndham Garden Hotel Development

December 10, 2024

The highly anticipated Wyndham Garden Hotel at Franklin Marketplace is entering its final stages of construction! Located at 2900 Mannheim Road, this premier 100-room, 4-star hotel has completed all structural work, including floors and roofing. Current efforts are focused on exterior finishes and interior build outs. The hotel will feature an impressive array of amenities including a state-of-the-art fitness center, stylish lounge, breakfast and bar areas, modern business services, versatile meeting spaces, and eco-friendly enhancements such as rooftop solar panels, permeable pavers, landscaped parking lot islands, and advanced stormwater management features.

Construction progress: photo taken November 20, 2024.

The Wyndham Garden Hotel embodies a vibrant, positive evolution of the Grand & Mannheim retail corridors, highlighting the Village’s commitment to driving economic growth in line with our 2017 Comprehensive Plan. The transformative development is set to attract both business travelers and tourists from the O’Hare Airport submarket and is on track for completion by Summer 2025.

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.

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 12^th 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 12^th 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.

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