Legislation Details

File #: TMP-26-1114   
Type: FP Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/25/2026 In control: Forest Preserve District Executive Committee
On agenda: 9/3/2026 Final action:
Title: Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Lands by Gift Located in Rutland Township from the Reid Family
Attachments: 1. 2026-Reid Donation 10 Acres.jpg
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Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Lands by Gift Located in Rutland Township from the Reid Family
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WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Kane County, Illinois, is
organized and existing under “An Act of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois entitled “An Act to Provide for the Creation and Management of Forest Preserve Districts” approved June 27, 1913, as amended; and

WHEREAS, it has been deemed advisable, necessary and in the best interests of said Forest Preserve District that the Board of Commissioners of Forest Preserve District acquire additional lands for forest preserve purposes, which said lands, together with all lands heretofore acquired, will not exceed 55,000 acres; and

WHEREAS, from time-to-time persons desire to contribute lands to the Forest Preserve District of Kane County by gift and for no consideration to be paid for such land; and

WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District desires to receive land by gift which meets its criteria for use for forest preserve purposes, and is otherwise acceptable to it.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

That it has been determined that a forest preserve should be laid out, established, constructed, and maintained on certain real property hereinafter described, said real property being located within the corporate boundaries of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Kane County, Illinois, and that said forest preserve be used, occupied, improved, and developed for forest preserve purposes in a manner necessary and convenient for public use.

It is hereby determined that it is necessary and desirable that the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Kane County, Illinois, shall acquire title to or any interest in and possession of the real property which is described on Exhibit A attached hereto, and which real property meets the criteria established by the Forest Preserve District for property to be acquired by it.

That the Forest Preserve District of Kane Coun...

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