Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Property Demolition topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council approves deed-in-lieu for fire-damaged home at 2212 Halsted Street
Summary
The council approved Resolution #2026-56 to accept a deed-in-lieu transfer for the fire-damaged property at 2212 Halsted Street; Corporation Counsel T.J. Somer said the owner voluntarily agreed to convey the property and the City plans demolition.
The Chicago Heights City Council voted to accept a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure for 2212 Halsted Street on a motion by Alderman Sonia Perez, seconded by Alderman Kelli Merrick. Corporation Counsel T.J. Somer reported that "the owner voluntarily agreed to convey the property to the City, who would demolish the fire-damaged property." The motion passed with ayes from Aldermen Renee Smith, Sonia Perez, Wanda Rodgers, George Brassea, Vincent Zaranti and Kelli Merrick; Alderman Christopher Baikauskas was absent.
The resolution authorizes the City to take title and proceed with demolition of the fire-damaged structure. The transcript does not specify a demolition timeline or estimated cost; the article reports only the action taken and the counsel's summary that the owner agreed to convey the parcel. Council members did not request an executive session on the matter prior to the vote, according to the minutes.
