R-11-26 Authorizing the Purchase and Lease of Certain Real Property from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and Authorizing the Village Administrator to Execute Related Agreements74d 418 Main Street I Lemont, IL 60439
TO: Village Board Meeting
FROM: Jason Berry, Community Development
THROUGH: George Schafer, Village Administrator
SUBJECT: A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and Lease of Certain Real Property
from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and
Authorizing the Village Administrator to Execute Related Agreements
DATE: February 23, 2026
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
The Village has been working with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater
Chicago (MWRD) regarding the proposed purchase of 19 Stephen Street (Lots 15 and 16,
Block 3 of Singer & Talcott's Stone Company Subdivision) and the lease of 11 Stephen Street
(Lots 19 and 20).
On December 8, 2025, MWRD confirmed that its technical departments raised no objections
to the proposed transaction, subject to formal authorization by both governing bodies. The
attached resolution authorizes the Village Administrator to execute documents necessary to
complete the purchase of 19 Stephen Street for a price not to exceed $165,700 and to enter
into a lease agreement or amendment for 11 Stephen Street, subject to final legal review and
approval.
MWRD has approved the form of the Village's resolution and intends to bring the matter
forward to its Board following Village approval.
ANALYSIS
The proposed acquisition and lease arrangement advances the Village's ongoing efforts to
stabilize and consolidate property ownership along the Stephen Street corridor. The
transaction structure reflects previously discussed terms and allows the Village to move
forward with final contract and lease negotiations upon MWRD Board authorization.
Consistency with Village Policy
Lemont 2030 Comprehensive Plan
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the Resolution.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to approve the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and Lease of Certain Real Property from the
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and Authorizing the Village
Administrator to Execute Related Agreements
Stephen St: MWRD properties
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
RESOLUTION
NUMBER R- I -26
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND LEASE OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY FROM THE METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF
GREATER CHICAGO AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO
EXECUTE RELATED AGREEMENTS
JOHN EGOFSKE, Village President
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Clerk
SAMUEL J. FORZLEY
JANELLE KITTRIDGE
KEN MCCLAFFERTY
KEVIN SHA UGHNESSY
RICK SNIEGOWSKI
RON STAPLETON
Trustees
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont on '�cJ ado
RESOLUTION NO. R- i, -26
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND LEASE OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY FROM THE METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF
GREATER CHICAGO AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO
EXECUTE RELATED AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago ("MWRD")
owns certain real property commonly known as 11 Stephen Street and 19 Stephen Street, Lemont,
Illinois, consisting of Lots 15, 16, 19, and 20 in Block 3 of Singer & Talcott's Stone Company
Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont ("Village") desires to acquire 19 Stephen Street (Lots
15 and 16) and to lease 11 Stephen Street (Lots 19 and 20) in furtherance of public purposes,
including corridor stabilization, site control, and redevelopment planning; and
WHEREAS, the Village and MWRD have negotiated terms under which the Village
would purchase 19 Stephen Street for a price reflecting MWRD's original acquisition value,
with the Village assuming responsibility for demolition of existing structures on both 11 and 19
Stephen Street; and
WHEREAS, by letter dated December 8, 2025, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation
District of Greater Chicago confirmed that its technical departments raised no objections to the
proposed purchase and lease, subject to authorization by the Village Board and MWRD Board
and final legal documentation; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board finds that the proposed purchase and lease arrangement
serves the public interest and represents a fair and reasonable transaction for the Village of
Lemont.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will, and DuPage, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1:
The Village Administrator is hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to
purchase 19 Stephen Street (Lots 15 and 16) from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of
Greater Chicago for a purchase price not to exceed $165,700, subject to final legal review and
approval by the Village Attorney.
SECTION 2:
The Village Administrator is further authorized to execute a lease agreement or lease
amendment with MWRD for 11 Stephen Street (Lots 19 and 20) under terms substantially
consistent with those presented to the Village Board, subject to final legal review and approval by
the Village Attorney.
SECTION 3:
The Village Administrator is authorized to take all actions necessary to implement the
intent of this Resolution, including execution of related agreements and coordination of demolition
and site management activities
SECTION 4:
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as
provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL, AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS, ON
THIS a3 DAY OF f00Yu0,Y�:j , 2026.
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES: NAYS:
Samuel J. Forzley
Janelle Kittridge
Ken McClafferty
Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Smegowski
Ron Stapleton
Attest.•
Aharlene A
M. Smollen, Vi lage Clerk
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
John gofske, Village President
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