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COUNTY OF FULTON)
CERTIFICATE
I, Andi Smith-Walters, certify that I am the duly elected City Clerk of
the CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
I further certify that on June 3. 2025. the City Council of such municipality
passed and approved Ordinance #4475 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE FROM THE FULTON
COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE (FOR THE TAXING DISTRICTS)AND AUTHORIZING BIDDING FOR
DEMOLITION OF REAL ESTATE
The ordinance attached is a true and correct copy of the ordinance adopted by Canton
City Council.
DATED AT CANTON, ILLINOIS, THIS 3rd DAY OF June, 2025
Seal
ndi Smith-Walters, City Clerk
City of Canton, Illinois
ORDINANCE NO. 4475
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE FROM THE
FULTON COUNTY,AS TRUSTEE (FOR THE TAXING DISTRICTS)AND
AUTHORIZING BIDDING FOR DEMOLITION OF REAL ESTATE
WHEREAS,the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois ("City"), is a non-home rule unit
of government;
WHEREAS, Section 11-61-3 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-61-3)
provides, in part:
The corporate authorities of each municipality having a population of less than 1,000,000
inhabitants shall have the express power to purchase or lease either real estate or personal
property for public purposes through contracts which provide for the consideration for such
purchase or lease to be paid through installments to be made at stated intervals during a
certain period of time,but, in no case, shall such contracts provide for the consideration to
be paid during a period of time in excess of 20 years nor shall such contracts provide for
the payment of interest at a rate of more than that permitted in"An Act to authorize public
corporations to issue bonds, other evidences of indebtedness and tax anticipation warrants
subject to interest rate limitations set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended.
The indebtedness incurred under this Section when aggregated with existing indebtedness
may not exceed the debt limits provided in Division 5 of Article 8 of this Code;
WHEREAS, Fulton County, as Trustee (For the Taxing Districts) has acquired title to
properties commonly known as: (i)442 S.2nd Avenue, Canton,IL 61520; (ii)256 W. Olive Street,
Canton, IL 61520; (iii)453 W. Elm Street, Canton, IL 61520; (iv) 352 W. Pine Street, Canton, IL
61520; (v) 226 W. Spruce Street, Canton, IL 61520; and(vi) 735 S. Pt Avenue, Canton,IL 61520
(collectively,the Properties");
WHEREAS,in order to address the dilapidated condition of the Properties,the City desires
to acquire the Properties;
WHEREAS,the Fulton County,as Trustee(For the Taxing Districts)has agreed to convey
the properties to the City for$750.00 each plus the necessary filing and/or recording fees;
WHEREAS,the corporate authorities of the City have determined that it is necessary and
in the best interest of the City to purchase the Properties;
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the City have further determined that it is
necessary and in the best interest of the City to demolish said Properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City hereby fmds as fact the recitals set forth above and incorporates said recitals
herein as though fully set forth.
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2. The Mayor and City Clerk, as applicable, are hereby authorized to execute and deliver any
and all purchase agreements,closing documents,or other documents necessary to purchase
(i) 442 S. 2nd Avenue, Canton, IL 61520; (ii) 256 W. Olive Street, Canton, IL 61520; (iii)
453 W. Elm Street, Canton, IL 61520; (iv) 352 W. Pine Street, Canton, IL 61520; (v) 226
W. Spruce Street, Canton, IL 61520; and (vi) 735 S. lst Avenue, Canton, IL 61520 from
the Fulton County,as Trustee(For the Taxing Districts)for up to $750.00 per property plus
necessary filing and/or recording fees;
3. The Mayor, or his designee, are hereby authorized to seek quotes and/or bids for the
demolition of the Properties;
4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effective immediately upon its passage by the
City Council of the City of Canton and approval by the Mayor thereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 6TH day of JUNE , 2025.
AYES: Mayor McDowell,Alderpersons Grimm,Nelson, Lovell, Hale,Pickel, Ketcham
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alderpersons Chamberlin, Gossett
APPROVED: J�
By:
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ATTEST: r �
Andrea J. Smith-Walters, City Clerk
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FULTON COUNTY TRUSTEE PAYMENT ACCOUNT
c/o County Delinquent Tax Agent
P.O. Box 96
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
(618)656-5744 (800)248-2850
Date: 07/17/2025
Received City of Canton
From 2 North Main Street
Canton, IL 61520
Amount $ 817.00
Eight hundred seventeen dollars only
Item# Price Deposit
0625901 $750.00 $817.00
Fund Type Amount
Check 817.00
No: 93227 Redd By
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TRANSACTION NO. 0625901 IIIIIII�IIIllllllll�llllllll�l
PURCHASE CONTRACT
SELLER: Fulton County,As Trustee PURCHASER: City of Canton
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 09-08-34-218-018
PROPERTY ADDRESS:442 S.2ND AVE.
TOTAL CONSIDERATION (Purchase Price+ Recording Fee): $817.00
SELLER agrees to sell and PURCHASER agrees ,to purchase, the SUBJECT PROPERTY for the TOTAL
CONSIDERATION payable on execution hereof.
SELLER will convey and quitclaim the SUBJECT PROPERTY to PURCHASER within 90 days after the date hereof. The
deed will be returned to PURCHASER directly from the Office of the Recorder of Deeds after recording. _
SELLER makes no warranty or representation, of any kind or nature; as to the condition of title to the SUBJECT
PROPERTY or as to the physical condition of any improvement thereon, each of which PURCHASER accepts"as is"and
with all faults.
SELLER hereby grants to PURCHASER all of SELLER'S right of possession of the SUBJECT PROPERTY and any
improvement thereon, and PURCHASER assumes such right of possession and the risk of loss or damage to any such
improvement, and agrees to hold SELLER harmless and indemnified from any claim arising out of the condition thereof,as
of this date. No personal property is sold or purchased hereunder.
PURCHASER hereby assumes all taxes and assessments upon the SUBJECT PREMISES begining January 1,2026.
PURCHASER may, at its expense and option, obtain such title reports and surveys as to the SUBJECT PREMISES as
PURCHASER may desire. PURCHASER shall advise SELLER in writing within 30 days after date hereof concerning any
defect in the condition of title disclosed by such reports or surveys and rendering the title unmarketable. In the event of
such notice, the conveyance to PURCHASER shall be delayed pending SELLER'S efforts to resolve the same. In event
SELLER is unable or unwilling to cure such defects within a reasonable time after notice thereof, PURCHASER may elect
to cancel and terminate this agreement and the rights and .obligations of the parties hereunder; and in such event,
SELLER shall refund to PURCHASER all sums paid hereunder if PURCHASER shall so elect. Failure to notify SELLER of
any objectionable title defect as above said shall constitute a waiver thereof.
PURCHASER shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller from all loss, including attorney fees&costs,Seller incurs related
to any claim made pursuant to the principles stated in Tyler v. Hennepin Cnty., Minnesota, 143 S. Ct. 1369 (2023).
Neither of the parties hereto may assign or delegate the rights or obligations of such party hereunder without the prior
express written consent of the other. All notices to the parties concerning the subject hereof shall be transmitted to the
addresses set forth below their respective signatures.
Dated this day of ,2025.
SELLER: PURCHASER:
By: By:
SELLER ADDRESS: PURCHASER ADDRESS:
c/o Delinquent Tax Agent City of Canton
P. O. Box 96 2 North Main Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025-0096 Canton, IL 61520
FULTON COUNTY TRUSTEE PAYMENT ACCOUNT
c/o County Delinquent Tax Agent
P.O. Box 96
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
(618)656-5744 (800)248-2850
Date: 07/17/2025
Received City of Canton
From 2 North Main Street
Canton, IL 61520
Amount $ 817.00
Eight hundred seventeen dollars only
Item# Price Deposit
0625902 $750.00 $817.00
Fund Type Amount
Check 817.00
No: 93228 Rec'd By
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TRANSACTION N0. 0625902 III�I�O�IIIIIIIIIIIIIBIIIIIII
PURCHASE CONTRACT
SELLER: Fulton County,As Trustee PURCHASER: City of Canton
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 09-08-27-128-002
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 266 W. OLIVE ST.
TOTAL CONSIDERATION (Purchase Price+ Recording Fee): $817.00
SELLER agrees to sell and PURCHASER agrees to purchase, the SUBJECT PROPERTY for the TOTAL
CONSIDERATION payable on execution hereof.
SELLER will convey and quitclaim the SUBJECT PROPERTY to PURCHASER within 90 days after the date hereof. The
deed will be returned to PURCHASER directly from the Office of the Recorder of Deeds after recording.
SELLER makes no warranty or representation, of any kind or nature, as to the condition of title to the SUBJECT
PROPERTY or as to the physical condition of any improvement thereon, each of which PURCHASER accepts"as is"and
with all faults.
SELLER hereby grants to PURCHASER all of SELLER'S right of possession of the SUBJECT PROPERTY and any
improvement thereon, and PURCHASER assumes such right of.possession and the risk of loss or damage to any such
improvement, and agrees to hold SELLER harmless and indemnified from any claim arising out of the condition thereof,as
of this date. No personal property is sold or purchased hereunder.
PURCHASER hereby assumes all taxes and assessments upon the SUBJECT PREMISES begining January 1,2026.
PURCHASER may, at its expense and option, obtain such title reports and surveys as to the SUBJECT PREMISES as
PURCHASER may desire. PURCHASER shall advise SELLER in writing within 30 days after date hereof concerning any
defect in the condition of title disclosed by such reports or surveys and rendering the title unmarketable. In the event of
such notice, the conveyance to PURCHASER shall be delayed pending SELLER'S efforts to resolve the same. In event
SELLER is unable or unwilling to cure such defects within a reasonable time after notice thereof, PURCHASER may elect
to cancel and terminate this agreement and the.rights and obligations of the parties hereunder; and in such event,
SELLER shall refund to PURCHASER all sums paid hereunder if PURCHASER shall so elect. Failure to notify SELLER of
any objectionable title defect as above said shall constitute a waiver thereof.
PURCHASER shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller from all loss, including attorney fees&costs, Seller incurs related
to any claim made pursuant to the principles stated in Tyler v. Hennepin Cnty., Minnesota, 143 S. Ct. 1369 (2023).
Neither of the parties hereto may assign or delegate the rights or obligations of such party hereunder without the prior
express written consent of the other. All notices to the parties concerning the subject hereof shall be transmitted to the
addresses set forth below their respective signatures.
Dated this day of LAI ,2025.
SELLER: PURCHASER:
By: 4r< gy,
SELLER ADDRESS: PURCHASER ADDR S:
c/o Delinquent Tax Agent City of Canton
P. O. Box 96 2 North Main Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025-0096 Canton, IL 61520
FULTON COUNTY TRUSTEE PAYMENT ACCOUNT
c/o County Delinquent Tax Agent -- - --- ---
P.O. Box 96
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
(618)656-5744 (800)248-2850
Date: 07/17/2025
Received City of Canton
From 2 North Main Street
Canton, IL 61520 ,
Amount $ 817.00
Eight hundred seventeen dollars only
Item# Price Deposit
0625903 $750.00 $817.00
Fund Type Amount
Check 817.00
No: 93229 . Rec'd By
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TRANSACTION NO. 0625903 Illl�nnllnlllllllnlllllnllll
PURCHASE CONTRACT
SELLER: Fulton County,As Trustee PURCHASER: City of Canton
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 09-08-27-308-005
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 453 W. ELM ST.
TOTAL CONSIDERATION (Purchase Price+ Recording Fee): $817.00
SELLER agrees to sell and PURCHASER agrees to purchase, the SUBJECT PROPERTY for the TOTAL
CONSIDERATION payable on execution hereof.
SELLER will convey and quitclaim the SUBJECT PROPERTY to PURCHASER within 90 days after the date hereof. The
deed will be returned to PURCHASER directly from the Office of the Recorder of Deeds after recording.
SELLER makes no warranty or representation, of any kind or nature, as to the condition of title to the SUBJECT
PROPERTY or as to the physical condition of any improvement thereon, each of which PURCHASER accepts"as is"and
with all faults.
SELLER hereby grants to PURCHASER all of SELLER'S right of possession of the SUBJECT PROPERTY and any
improvement thereon, and PURCHASER assumes such right of possession and the risk of loss or damage to any such
improvement, and agrees to hold SELLER harmless and indemnified from any claim arising out of the condition thereof, as
of this date. No personal property is sold or purchased hereunder.
PURCHASER hereby assumes all taxes and assessments upon the SUBJECT PREMISES begining January 1, 2026.
PURCHASER may, at its expense and option, obtain such title reports and surveys as to the SUBJECT PREMISES as
PURCHASER may desire. PURCHASER shall advise SELLER in writing within 30 days after date hereof concerning any
defect in the condition of title disclosed by such reports or surveys and rendering the title unmarketable. In the event of
such notice, the conveyance to PURCHASER shall be delayed pending SELLER'S efforts to resolve the same. In event
SELLER is unable or unwilling to cure such defects within a reasonable time after notice thereof, PURCHASER may elect
to cancel and terminate this agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder; and in such event,
SELLER shall refund to PURCHASER all sums paid hereunder if PURCHASER shall so elect. Failure to notify SELLER of
any objectionable title defect as above said shall constitute a waiver thereof.
PURCHASER shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller from all loss, including attorney fees&costs, Seller incurs related
to any claim made pursuant to the principles stated in Tyler v. Hennepin Cnty., Minnesota, 143 S. Ct. 1369(2023).
Neither of the parties hereto may assign or delegate the rights or obligations of such party hereunder without the prior
express written consent of the other. All notices to the parties concerning the subject hereof shall be transmitted to the
addresses set forth below their respective signatures.
Dated this 104 day of ,2025.
SELLER: PURCHASER:
By: By: L-�W
SELLER ADDRESS: PURCHASER ADDRESS:
c/o Delinquent Tax Agent City of Canton
P. O. Box 96 2 North Main Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025-0096 Canton, IL 61520
FULTON COUNTY TRUSTEE PAYMENT ACCOUNT
c/o County Delinquent Tax Agent
P.O. Box 96
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
(618)656-5744 (800)248-2850
Date: 07/17/2025
Received City of Canton
From 2 North Main Street
Canton, IL 61520
Amount $ 817.00
Eight hundred seventeen dollars only
Item# Price Deposit
0625904 $750.00 $817.00
Fund Type Amount
Check 817.00
No: 93230 Redd By
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TRANSACTION NO. 0625904 III nI���II llllllllllllllllllll
PURCHASE CONTRACT II
SELLER: Fulton County,As Trustee PURCHASER: City of Canton
SUBJECT PROPERTY:09-08-27-313-006
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 362 W. PINE ST.
TOTAL CONSIDERATION (Purchase Price t Recording Fee): $817.00
SELLER agrees to sell and PURCHASER agrees to purchase, the SUBJECT PROPERTY for the TOTAL
CONSIDERATION payable on execution hereof.
SELLER will convey and quitclaim the SUBJECT PROPERTY to PURCHASER within 90 days after the date hereof. The
deed will be returned to PURCHASER directly from the Office of the Recorder of Deeds-after recording.
SELLER makes no warranty or representation, of any kind or nature, as to the condition of title to the SUBJECT
PROPERTY or as to the physical condition of any improvement thereon, each of which PURCHASER accepts"as is"and
with all faults.
SELLER hereby grants to PURCHASER all of SELLER'S right of possession of the SUBJECT PROPERTY and any
improvement thereon, and PURCHASER assumes such right of possession and the risk of loss or damage to any such
improvement, and agrees to hold SELLER harmless and indemnified from any claim arising out of the condition thereof, as
of this date. No personal property is sold or purchased hereunder.
PURCHASER hereby assumes all taxes and assessments upon the SUBJECT PREMISES begining January 1, 2026.
PURCHASER may, at its expense and option, obtain such title reports and surveys as to the SUBJECT PREMISES,as
PURCHASER may desire. PURCHASER shall advise SELLER in writing within 30 days after date hereof concerning any
defect in the condition of title disclosed by such reports or surveys and rendering the title unmarketable. In the event of
such notice, the conveyance to PURCHASER shall be delayed pending SELLER'S efforts to resolve the same. In event
SELLER is unable or unwilling to cure such defects within a reasonable time after notice thereof, PURCHASER may elect
to cancel and terminate this agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder; and in such event,
SELLER shall refund to PURCHASER all sums paid hereunder if PURCHASER shall so elect. Failure to notify SELLER of
any objectionable title defect as above said shall constitute a waiver thereof.
,PURCHASER shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller from all loss, including attorney fees&costs, Seller incurs related
to any claim made pursuant to the principles stated in Tyler v. Hennepin Cnty., Minnesota, 143 S. Ct. 1369(2023).
Neither'of the parties hereto may assign or delegate the rights or obligations of such party hereunder without the prior
express written consent of the other. All notices to the parties concerning the subject hereof shall be transmitted to the
addresses set forth below their respective signatures.
Dated this day of 11 ta ,2025.
SELLER: PURCHASER:
By: By.
SELLER ADDRESS: PURCHASER ADDRESS:
c/o,Delinquent Tax Agent City of Canton
P. O. Box 96 2 North Main Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025-0096 Canton, IL 61520
FULTON COUNTY TRUSTEE PAYMENT ACCOUNT
c/o County Delinquent Tax Agent
P.O. Box 96
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
(618)656-5744 (800)248-2850
Date: 07/17/2025
Received City of Canton
From 2 North Main Street
Canton, IL 61520
Amount $ 817.00
Eight hundred seventeen dollars only
Item# Price Deposit
0625905 $750.00 $817.00
Fund Type Amount
Check 817.00
No: 93231 Redd By
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TRANSACTION NO. 0625905 III�III�IIpIIIIIIIIpIIl�llpl
PURCHASE CONTRACT
SELLER: Fulton County,As Trustee PURCHASER: City of Canton
SUBJECT PROPERTY:09-08-27-319-010
PROPERTY ADDRESS:226 W.SPRUCE ST.
TOTAL CONSIDERATION (Purchase Price+ Recording Fee): $817.00
SELLER agrees to sell and PURCHASER agrees to purchase, the SUBJECT PROPERTY for the TOTAL
CONSIDERATION payable on execution hereof.
SELLER will convey and quitclaim the SUBJECT.PROPERTY to PURCHASER within 90 hays after the date hereof. The
deed wilLbe_returned_to_P_URCHASER-directly-from the Office of the Recorder of Deeds after recording`
SELLER makes no warranty or representation, of any kind or nature, as to the condition of title to the SUBJECT
PROPERTY or as to the physical condition of any improvement thereon, each of which PURCHASER accepts"as is"and
with all faults.
SELLER hereby grants to PURCHASER all of SELLER'S right of possession of the SUBJECT.PROPERTY and any
improvement thereon, and PURCHASER assumes such right of possession and the risk of loss or damage to any such
improvement, and agrees to hold SELLER harmless and indemnified from any claim arising out of the condition thereof, as
of this date. No personal property is sold or purchased hereunder.
PURCHASER hereby assumes all taxes and assessments upon the SUBJECT PREMISES begining January 1, 2026.
PURCHASER may, at its expense and option, obtain such title reports and surveys as to the SUBJECT PREMISES as
PURCHASER may desire. PURCHASER shall advise SELLER in writing within 30 days after date hereof concerning any
defect in the condition of title disclosed by such reports or surveys and rendering the title Unmarketable. In the event of
such notice,the conveyance to PURCHASER shall be delayed pending SELLER'S efforts to resolve the same. In event
SELLER is unable or unwilling to cure such defects within a reasonable time after notice thereof, PURCHASER may elect
to cancel and terminate this agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder; and in such event,
SELLER shall refund to PURCHASER all sums paid hereunder if-PURCHASER shall so elect. Failure to notify SELLER of
any objectionable title defect as above said shall constitute a waiver thereof.
PURCHASER shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller from all loss, including attorney fees&costs, Seller incurs related
to any claim made pursuant to the principles stated in Tyler v. Hennepin Cnty., Minnesota, 143 S. Ct. 1369 (2023).
Neither of the parties hereto may assign or delegate the rights or obligations of such party hereunder without the prior
express written consent of the other. All notices to the parties concerning the subject hereof shall be transmitted to the
addresses set forth below their respective signatures.
Dated this day of J , 2025.
SELLER: PURCHASER:
oe
By: By:
SELLER ADDRESS: PURCHASER ADDRESS:
c/o Delinquent Tax Agent City of Canton
P. 0. Box 96 2 North Main Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025-0096 Canton, IL 61520