City May Acquire Former Gas Station Site at Church and Darrow
Evanston aldermen approved a motion authorizing the city manager to negotiate with the owner of 1801-05 Church Street, an 11,000 square foot vacant lot at the northwest corner of the intersection.
The city of Evanston may soon become the owner of an 11,000-square-foot lot at the intersection of Church Street and Darrow Avenue, the site of a former gas station. At Monday’s city council meeting, aldermen voted 7-1 in favor of a motion that gives the city manager authority to negotiate for acquisition of the property, whether as a purchase or through condemnation and eminent domain. Funds for the acquisition would come from the West Evanston tax-increment financing district, according to economic development coordinator Paul Zalmezak. Ninth ward alderman Coleen Burrus, who cast the no vote, said she opposed the matter because the site is in need of environmental remediation. Four underground storage tanks remain on the property, …
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7:32 am on Thursday, June 14, 2012
Thats a good question. Why did City pay for appraisal in February. Wy not purchases for past due taxes? more ›