O-18-26 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Estate for a Public Purpose (Kettering Subdivision)` (Z12—(e,7
19 418 Main Street I Lemont, IL 60439
TO: Village Board Meeting
FROM: Jason Berry, Community Development
THROUGH: George Schafer, Village Administrator
SUBJECT: An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Estate for a
Public Purpose (Kettering Subdivision)
DATE: March 9, 2026
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
M/1 Homes of Chicago, LLC, developer of the Kettering Subdivision, has completed the
construction of several stormwater detention basins serving the subdivision. As part of the
subdivision development process, these detention basin properties are being conveyed to the
Village for long-term ownership and maintenance.
The properties being conveyed consist of Lots 254, 255, 257, and 258 in the Kettering
Subdivision. Acceptance of these parcels will allow the Village to assume ownership and
maintenance responsibility for the detention basin facilities serving the subdivision.
ANALYSIS
Acceptance of the detention basin properties is consistent with the Village's subdivision
development process and ensures that stormwater management facilities serving the
subdivision are owned and maintained by the Village.
Consistency with Village Policy
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve the ordinance.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to approve the ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS
An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Estate for a Public Purpose
(Kettering Subdivision)
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
O"INAN E
NUMBER O- 1 -26
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN
REAL ESTATE FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE (KETTERING SUBDIVISION)
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 3 - 9 -2026
ORDINANCE NO. O- 1
1 -26
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN
REAL ESTATE FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE (KETTERING SUBDIVISION)
WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont is a home rule municipality pursuant to Article VII,
Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution and has the authority to acquire property for public purposes;
and
WHEREAS, M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC, developer of the Kettering Subdivision, has
constructed stormwater detention basin improvements to serve this subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the developer has offered to convey certain real property containing detention
basin facilities to the Village of Lemont for public ownership and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the property to be conveyed consists of certain real property located within the
Kettering Subdivision, legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board finds that acceptance of the property will serve a valid public
purpose by allowing the Village to own, operate, and maintain stormwater detention facilities
serving the Kettering Subdivision.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Village President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Lemont, Cook, Will, and DuPage Counties, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1: RECITALS
The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if fully set
forth in this section.
SECTION 2: AUTHORIZATION OF PROPERTY ACQUISITION
The Village of Lemont is hereby authorized to accept the conveyance of certain real property
from M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC, consisting of Lots 254, 255, 257, and 258 in the Kettering
Subdivision, for the purpose of owning and maintaining the detention basin improvements located
thereon.
SECTION 3: EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
The Village President and Village Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and
attest to any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of the property described
herein, including the acceptance and recording of the Quitclaim Deed.
SECTION 4: SEVERABILITY
If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the
invalidity thereof shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5: EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and
publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL, AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS, ON
THIS DAY OF YVt a ram, 2026.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES: NAYS:
Samuel J. Forzley
Janelle Kittridge
Ken McClafferty
Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Sniegowski
Ron Stapleton
Attest:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Approved:
John Egofske, Village President
�' zzf"�'' 1z'e )--//( J, ftl�-&A—
Charlene M. Smollen, Village Clerk
Of- OF 4%
v O
(SEALEXHIBIT A
,11/in ®1s
Legal Description
Lot 258 in Kettering P.U.D. Unit Six, being a subdivision in the South Half of the Southwest Quarter
and the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 37 North, Range 11 East of the
Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois, pursuant to the plat thereof recorded in Cook
County, Illinois as Document No. 1535229045 (PIN: 22-34-413-073-0000).
Commonly known as 13499 Amelia Drive, Lemont, IL 60439
Lot 257 in Kettering P.U.D. Unit Five, being a subdivision in the South Half of the Southeast Quarter
of Section 34, Township 37 North, Range 11 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County,
Illinois, pursuant to the plat thereof recorded in Cook County, Illinois as Document No. 1535229046
(PIN: 22-34-413-03 3-0000).
Commonly known as 39 Anne Circle, Lemont, IL 60439
Lot 255 in Kettering P.U.D. Unit Four, being a subdivision in the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of
Section 34, Township 37 North, Range 11 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County,
Illinois, pursuant to the plat thereof recorded in Cook County, Illinois as Document No. 1535229047
(PIN: 22-34-414-022-0000).
Commonly known as 13799 Buchanan Drive, Lemont, IL 60439
Lot 254 in Kettering P.U.D. Unit Four, being a subdivision in the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of
Section 34, Township 37 North, Range 11 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County,
Illinois, pursuant to the plat thereof recorded in Cook County, Illinois as Document No. 1535229047
(PIN: 22-34-414-021-0000).
Commonly known as 13102 Kettering Way, Lemont, IL 60439