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Evanston council authorizes notice to sell roughly 2 acres on Cheyenne Drive
Summary
Council authorized publication of a notice to accept sealed bids for about 2 acres across from the Burke Hill commercial/industrial area on Cheyenne Drive, setting a minimum sealed bid of $102,200 and a bid opening on March 13, 2026.
The Evanston City Council authorized staff to publish a notice to sell approximately two acres of city‑owned property located on Cheyenne Drive near the Burke Hill commercial/industrial development.
City staff said the property combines three parcels and that title research required reviewing records dating to the 1890s. An appraisal and title work were completed; staff recommended a minimum sealed bid of $102,200 to cover the appraised value (approximately $100,000) plus estimated title, appraisal and publication costs.
Staff outlined the proposed sale process: advertise for three weeks beginning the week of the 26th, accept sealed bids until March 13, 2026, and open bids at 12:30 p.m. on that date. Council members asked clarifying questions about the parcel’s location (near a football field and across from Mr. Ellingford’s development), and staff confirmed access off Cheyenne Drive and described the parcel as an odd‑shaped wedge to be included in the legal description.
A motion to publish the notice of intent to sell the property was made and seconded; the council voted in favor.
Next steps: staff will publish the notice, accept sealed bids through March 13, 2026, and return to the council with results after bid opening.
