ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager with a Request to APPROVE the INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT with the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PEORIA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 150 for the Transfer of Real Estate Commonly Known as (OLD) WASHINGTON SCHOOL Located at 839 WEST MOSS STREET, Peoria, Illinois, Extending the Agreement Through December 31, 2015 (2nd District).
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BACKGROUND: The Board of Education of Peoria School District No. 150, Peoria County, Illinois (“Board”) currently holds title to the Adult Education facility (old Washington School) located at 839 West Moss Street and has determined that it no longer needs the property for educational needs. Because the Board recognizes the property’s historical significance to the community and desires to see the property is developed in a manner consistent with the surrounding neighborhood, the City and Board signed an Intergovernmental Agreement in November 2013 for the transfer of title of said real property to the City upon the City’s obtainment of a purchaser approved by both the City and the Board. This initial Agreement expired on February 28, 2014. The City was not able to find a suitable purchaser under this original Agreement and in March 2014, both parties agreed to a mutual extension through August 31, 2014. The City’s Request for Proposal (RFP) yielded a viable party and in July 2014 the City Council approved sale of the property to Montessori Children’s Home of Peoria. However, due to budget constraints and higher than anticipated costs of renovating the property, Montessori has withdrawn its offer. Recognizing the value of the partnership, in January 2015 the City Council and School Board again extended the IGA through July 31, 2015. The last round of RFPs yielded a viable buyer in Sam Mach and on September 8, 2015 the City Council authorized the sale of the property. Since the Agreement between the City and Board expired on July 31, 2015, an extension is required to enable the City to sell the property. The attached Agreement extends the deadline through the end of 2015. The Agreement was approved by the School Board at its September 14, 2015 meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City agrees to continue covering reasonable cost of utilities and maintenance during this marketing period.
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: Neighborhood stakeholders have supported the sale of the school property to Mr. Mach.
IMPACT IF APPROVED: The Agreement will be extended and the City will proceed with the sale of the property to Mr. Mach.
IMPACT IF DENIED: The City will have no ability to sell the property.
ALTERNATIVES: None.
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: Not applicable.
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2014 - 2029 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Attractive Neighborhoods with Character: Safe and Livable
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Improve District 150.
2. Reinvest in neighborhoods.
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office