Resolution 2023-26Resolution No. 2023-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH YORKVILLE
CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois (the "City") is a duly
organized and validly existing non -home rule municipality created in accordance with the
Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970 and the laws of the State; and,
WHEREAS, Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, Kendall County, Illinois
("YCUCC") is an Illinois religious corporation, formed and presently existing at 409 Center
Parkway, Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois; and,
WHEREAS, YCUCC has agreed to donate certain property to the City, legally described
on Exhibit A attached hereto, for the use as a park and the City and YCUCC have entered into a
Memorandum of Understanding in the form attached hereto, defining the respective rights, duties
and responsibilities of the parties; and,
WHEREAS, the City has determined the addition of a park at the proposed location is in
the best interest of the residents of the City and is prepared to enter into said Memorandum of
Understanding with YCUCC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the United
City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. That the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the United City of
Yorkville and Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ attached hereto and made a part
hereof by this reference is hereby approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute said Memorandum on behalf of the United City of Yorkville.
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Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
approval as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois this
81h day of August, A.D. 2023.
Cl Y CLERK
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DAN TRANSIER
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ARDEN JOE PLOCHER
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CRAIG SOLING
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CHRIS FUNKHOUSER
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MATT MAREK
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SEAVER TARULIS
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RUSTY CORNEILS
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PPROVED by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois
this IL day of , A.D. 2023.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BY AND BETWEEN THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE AND
THE YORKVILLE CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("Agreement") is entered into as of
the date shown below by and between the Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ,
Kendall County, Illinois ("YCUCC") and the United City of Yorkville ("City").
WIT NESS/.ETH:
WHEREAS, YCUCC is an Illinois religious corporation, formed and presently existing at 409
Center Parkway, Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, City is a duly organized and validly existing non -home rule municipal
corporation established and operated pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970
and the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 511-1-1 et seq. (the "Municipal Code"); and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to enter into this Memorandum of Understanding
pursuant to its authority to contract and hold real property under Section 2-2-12 of the Municipal
Code (65 ILCS 5/2-2-12); and
WHEREAS, YCUCC has agreed to donate certain property, as legally described and
depicted on Exhibit A (the "Property"), to the City for use as a public park (the "Park"); and
WHEREAS, the parties mutually desire to enter into this Agreement in order to define their
respective rights, duties and responsibilities with respect to the Property.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions contained in this
Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, City and YCUCC agree as follows:
1. INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLES: The preambles are hereby incorporated into
and made a part of this Agreement.
2. THE PROPERTY: Legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto.
3. REVERTER: YCUCC and the City agree that the Property shall be conveyed to the
City by Quit Claim Deed for the exclusive use as a Park to be named Countryside Pavilion Park,
,subject to a right of reverter to YCUCC in the event the use of the Property as a Park ceases for
a period of two (2)years (provided that YCUCC, is in operation at its current location at 409
Center Parkway, Yorkville, Illinois), identified as parcel number 02-29-226-018 ("YCUCC
Property"). It is understood and agreed that in the event YCUCC Property ceases to be used for
YCUCC purposes, this right of reverter shall become void and the City shall own the Property
without restriction.
YORKVILLE, CITY / Administration / MOU with YCUCC /550213
4. CITY'S DUTIES: The City shall provide for the following items to be installed or
constructed on the Property: a playground, a shelter, electrical outlets, trash cans, and dumpster
pads, which pads may be on Property, all as depicted on Exhibit B. The City shall also pave and
stripe the gravel parking lot to the south of YCUCC with asphalt. The City shall provide street
parking spaces for use by visitors to the Property. The City shall be responsible for all upkeep,
maintenance and repair of all City owned property. Should a group of 30 or more individuals
request to rent the Park, the City shall notify YCUCC via telephone, email, or regular mail to the
address listed under Section 8, Notice.
5. YCUCC'S DUTIES: YCUCC shall be responsible for maintenance, upkeep and repair
of the parking lot located on the south border of YCUCC—Property, including plowing the
parking lot during winter weather conditions. YCUCC shall be responsible for all upkeep,
maintenance and repair of all Church Property.
6. YCUCC USE OF THE PARK: YCUCC shall be entitled to exclusive use of the Park
without paying any fees or assessments to the City for such use for 10 (ten) days every calendar
year.
7. TERM: This Agreement shall commence upon its effective date and terminate in 25
years from the effective date with the exception of the right of reverter as provided in paragraph
3.
8. NOTICE: Notices under this agreement shall be provided as follows:
To the City:
The United City of Yorkville
651 Prairie Pointe Drive
Yorkville, IL 60560
with copy to:
Kathleen Field Orr
2024 Hickory Rd., Suite 205
Homewood, IL 60430
Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ:
409 Center Parkway
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
Attn: Church Administrator
9. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: This Agreement shall be binding upon, apply and
inure to the benefit of YCUCC and City and their respective heirs, legal representatives,
successors and assigns.
YORKVILLE, CITY / Administration / MOU with YCUCC /550213
10. AMENDMENTS: No modifications or amendments or waiver of any provision hereto
shall be valid and binding unless in writing and signed by both parties.
11. COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING: This Agreement sets forth all the terms and
conditions, and agreements and understandings between YCUCC and City relative to the subject
matter hereof, and there are not agreements or conditions, either oral or written, expressed or
implied, between them other than as herein set forth.
12. GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement and the rights and responsibilities of the parties
hereto shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois.
13. WAIVER: No waiver of any default of either party hereunder shall be implied from an
omission of the parties to take any action on account of such default and no express waiver shall
affect any default other than the default specified in that express waiver and then only for the
time and to the extent therein stated.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Memorandum of
Understanding by their authorized representatives as of the last date of signature shown below.
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EXHIBIT A - INSERT DEPICTIONIDESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
YORKVILLE, CITY / Administration / MOU with YCUCC /550213
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THAT PART OF BLOCK 4, IN COUNTRYSIDE CENTER UNIT 4 DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE EASTERLY MOST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN THE
RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF BLOCK 4, COUNTRYSIDE CENTER UNIT 4; THENCE
NORTH 47 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE
NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 153.84 FEET TO THE
NORTHERLY MOST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE NORTH 33 DEGREES 11
MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST, 81.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59
MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST, 127.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 24 DEGREES 47
MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST, 94.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF
SAID BLOCK 4; THENCE 129.00 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID
SOUTHEASTERLY LINE, BEING A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF
1633.00 FEET, CHORD BEARING SOUTH 48 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 34 SECONDS
WEST, AND CHORD LENGTH OF 128.97 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.