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Council tables lease ratification for community garden at 302 N. Fifth Ave.
Summary
A resolution to ratify a lease with the Kankakee 4-H Helpers Club for a community garden was tabled for further legal review and discussion.
The City Council on Aug. 18 tabled a resolution that would have ratified a lease agreement with the Kankakee 4-H Helpers Club for a community garden at 302 North Fifth Avenue. Alderman Lewis moved to table the resolution and Alderman Navarz seconded; the motion carried on a 13–0 roll-call vote.
Why this matters: Tabling directs staff and legal counsel to address outstanding questions before the council takes final action on use of city property for the garden. Council members indicated the matter would be directed back to legal for further review.
Next steps: The resolution was referred back to legal counsel and will return to council after legal review and any required revisions to the lease language.
