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Blue Island council approves 40-year ground lease with Omnitrex for 119th/Division brownfield
Summary
The City Council approved a 40-year ground lease with Omnitrex to develop roughly 90 acres of brownfield at 119th Street and Division for outdoor storage to support rail-industry operations; terms include an 18-month setup, a $1,000 baseline annual payment and noise/odor protections.
The Blue Island City Council voted to approve a ground lease on Sept. 24 with Omnitrex for roughly 90 acres of brownfield at 119th Street and Division, aiming to convert long-unused property into outdoor storage to support rail-industry operations.
The lease, described by city staff during the meeting, is a 40-year agreement that includes an approximately 18-month period for the company to develop and set up operations. The city will receive a baseline…
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