HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #4506 - Conveyance of a City Owned Real Estate (920 W. Locust) Pursuant to 65ILCS 5/11-74.4-4 and Accepting Request for Proposal to Acquire Same STATE OF ILLINOIS)
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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 October 21. 2025. the City Council of such
municipality passed and approved Ordinance #4506 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CONVEYANCE OF CITY OWNED REAL ESTATE BY
CITY OF CANTON (920 W. LOCUST STREET, CANTON, IL 61520) PURSUANT TO 65
ILCS 5/11-74.4-4 AND ACCEPTING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO ACQUIRE SAME
The ordinance attached is a true and correct copy of the ordinance adopted by Canton
City Council.
DATED AT CANTON, ILLINOIS, THIS 21st DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025
Seal
ndi Smith-Walters, City Clerk
City of Canton, Illinois
ORDINANCE NO. 4506
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CONVEYANCE OF CITY OWNED REAL ESTATE BY
CITY OF CANTON (920 W. LOCUST STREET,CANTON, IL 61520) PURSUANT TO 65
ILCS 5/11-74.4-4 AND ACCEPTING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO ACQUIRE SAME
WHEREAS, the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois("City"), is a non-home rule unit of
government;
WHEREAS, Section 11-74.4-4(c)of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-4(c))
authorizes that a municipality may:
Within a redevelopment project area, acquire by purchase, donation, lease or eminent
domain; own, convey, lease, mortgage or dispose of land and other property, real or
personal, or rights or interests therein, and grant or acquire licenses, easements and options
with respect thereto, all in the manner and at such price the municipality determines is
reasonably necessary to achieve the objectives of the redevelopment plan and project. No
conveyance, lease, mortgage, disposition of land or other property owned by a municipality,
or agreement relating to the development of such municipal property shall be made except
upon the adoption of an ordinance by the corporate authorities of the municipality.
Furthermore, no conveyance, lease, mortgage, or other disposition of land owned by a
municipality or agreement relating to the development of such municipal property shall be
made without making public disclosure of the terms of the disposition and all bids and
proposals made in response to the municipality's request. The procedures for obtaining such
bids and proposals shall provide reasonable opportunity for any person to submit alternative
proposals or bids.
WHEREAS, the City currently owns certain real estate, as legally described in Exhibit
A,which is located at or about 920 W. Locust, Canton, IL 61520 (hereinafter the "Real Estate");
WHEREAS, the Real Estate is located within a redevelopment project area in the City,
known as the City of Canton Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District 2 (hereinafter the "TIF
District");
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 11-74.4-4(c) of the Illinois Municipal Code, the City
issued "Requests for Proposals to Acquire City Owned Real Estate by City of Canton" on or
about September 5, 2025;
WHEREAS, the City received one (1) proposal (the "Proposal") to acquire the Real
Estate, which was provided by Spoon River Rentals, LLC d/b/a 309 Developments, LLC
(hereinafter the"Developer"), and is attached hereto as Exhibit B;
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities have determined that it is in the best interests of the
City to sell the Real Estate to Developer, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Recitals set forth above, and all facts and statements contained therein, are
found to be true and correct and are hereby incorporated and adopted as part of this Ordinance;
2. The Proposal, attached hereto as "Exhibit A," to convey the Real Estate is hereby
ACCEPTED and APPROVED, subject to a negotiated agreement between Developer and the City
containing terms and conditions as deemed satisfactory to the City;
3. The Mayor or his designee, with consultation of the City's legal counsel, is
authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement to sell the Real Estate to Developer, for a sale
price of $5,000.00 plus other customary closing costs, and to take all other reasonable and
necessary actions, in order to sell the Real Estate consistent with the terms of the Proposal and the
terms of this Ordinance;
4. The Mayor or his designee, with consultation of the City's legal counsel, is further
authorized to negotiate a redevelopment agreement to be executed, on terms and conditions as
shall be approved by the corporate authorities by further ordinance, on or before closing on the
sale of the Real Estate;
5. Any Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed or otherwise
superseded.
6. This Ordinance 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 21st day of October, 2025.
Ayes: Alderpersons Chamberlin, Grimm, Lovell, Hale, Pickel, Ketcham, Gossett
Nayes: None
Absent: Alderperson Nelson
APPROVED:1�, Zr A-,
Kent X.171cDowell, Mayor
ATT ST:
drea J. S ith-Walters,
ity Clerk
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
920 W.Locust Street,Canton,Illinois 61520
Tract 1
09-08-28404-001
A Part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28,Township 7 North, Range 4 East of the Fourth Principal
Meridian in the County of Fulton and State of Illinois, more particularly described as follows and
bearings are for descriptive purposes:
Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Southeast Quarter marked by a drill hold, thence bearing
South 0 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 446.31 feet along the West line of said
Southeast Quarter to the Actual Point of Beginning;thence along the Southerly right-of-way line of State
Route 9 for the next four courses, bearing South 89 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of
25.99 feet;thence bearing North 58 degrees 43 minutes 36 seconds East,a distance of 31.80 feet;thence
bearing South 63 degrees 16 minutes 24 seconds East,a distance of 145.10 feet;thence bearing South 57
degrees 22 minutes 24 seconds East,a distance of 28.50 feet;thence leaving said Southerly right-of-way
line, bearing South 0 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 158.62 feet; thence bearing
South 89 degrees 49 minutes 02 seconds West,a distance of 207.81 feet to said west Quarter Section line;
thence bearing North 0 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 223.83 feet along said West
Quarter Section line to the Point of Beginning containing 0.990 acres,subject to the rights, if any,of the
public for roadway purposes along the West side of the tract.
Tract 2
09-08-28404-002
Part of the Southeast Quarter, Section 28, Township 7 North, Range 4 East of the Fourth Principal
Meridian, Fulton County, Illinois, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the
Northwest corner of said Southeast Quarter marked by a drill hole; thence bearing South 0 degrees 55
minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 670.14 feet along the West line of said Southeast Quarter to a
point; thence bearing North 89 degrees 49 minutes 02 seconds East, a distance of 207.81 feet to the
Actual Point of Beginning marked by an iron pin;thence bearing North 0 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds
East,a distance of 158.62 feet to the South right of way line of Illinois State Route 9 marked by an iron
pin; thence bearing South 57 degrees 22 minutes 24 seconds East, a distance of 221.98 feet along said
right of way line to a point marked by an iron pin; thence bearing South 87 degrees 13 minutes 24
seconds East,a distance of 92.40 feet along said right of way line to a point marked by an iron pin;thence
bearing South 0 degrees 50 minutes 36 seconds West,a distance of 33.55 feet along said right-of-way line
to a point marked by an iron pin;thence bearing South 89 degrees 49 minutes 02 seconds West,a distance
of 281.29 feet to the Point of Beginning,containing 0.503 acre.
EXHIBIT B
September 30, 2025
To:
Mayor&City Council
City of Canton
c/o City Clerk's Office
2 North Main Street
Canton, IL 61520 1
Re: Proposal to Acquire City-Owned Real Estate at 920 W. Locust Street (PINs 09-08-28-404-001 and 09-
08-28-404-002)
Offered Price&Terms
• Purchase Price:$5,000(Five Thousand Dollars)
• Terms:Cash at closing
• Contingencies: None
Planned Use
Spoon River Rentals, LLC d/b/a 309 Developments, LLC has no immediate definitive use for the property.
Our initial intent is to assume ownership and responsibility for the site, and to begin progressive clean-
up efforts including:
• Removal of overgrown trees and brush
• Removal of remaining concrete and other debris
• General property improvements to restore marketability
Following clean-up, we would actively market the property to identify a suitable commercial end user
whose proposed development would comply with the City's zoning and land use ordinances.
Site Plan
Given the absence of a definitive end use at this time,we are not submitting a detailed site plan.Our
near-term plan is limited to site clean-up and stabilization as outlined above.Any future development
proposal would be submitted to the City for review in accordance with all applicable requirements.
Project Financials&Incentives
0 Financing:This purchase will be completed with cash funds.
• Incentives: No TIF or BDD funding is requested for this initial acquisition or clean-up. Depending
on the type of development ultimately secured for the site,we may explore project-specific
incentives at that time, in coordination with the City.
Project Team
• Purchaser/Developer:Spoon River Rentals,LLC d/b/a 309 Developments, LLC
• Principal Contact:
Jed Rhoades
Manager,Spoon River Rentals, LLC/309 Developments, LLC
130 N. Main Street,Canton, IL 61520
(309)333-0616
309Developments@gmail.com
Conclusion
We appreciate the City's consideration of this proposal. Our offer represents a guaranteed transfer of
ownership with immediate property clean-up and no upfront public incentive request,while leaving
open the opportunity for productive redevelopment in alignment with City priorities.
Respectfully submitted,
Spoon River Rentals, LLC d/b/a 309 Developments, LLC
By: ��&
Jed Rh a es, Manager