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12/23/1929MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 0 THE 23d DAY' OF DECEMBER, AT THE HOUR OP 9 t30 O'CLOCK P. M. Called the meeting to order with Ahbe, Suster, Kinder, Scblagel, _ and Enzenbacher answering to roll Mayor Hamnerl Alderman -Collet, Heesch, Schroeder, Lacey, Knabb, call. A report of the City Collector 'covering collection's through the Collector's "offic to December Twenty first (21st) , 1929, was read and refered to the Finance Committee. The Following letter from Mr. D. H. Moloney City Attor- ney was presented to the council at this time.. December 18, 1929. Mayor and City Council of the City of Des Plaines,, Cook County, Illinois.. In Rei Tax Forfeitures. 4entlement In accordance with your reoent teques:t for an estimate a . the proceedings-for- forfeited roceedings- for._ forfeitedIo#s inRiverview,-Ie ad herevuith' giving- you' an estimate as to the cost of such proeeedirig, together with a proposition for the handling of the same. The coat of this- proceeding Will—involve—both my services and the cost of -obtaining' title searches On each forfeited lot. Therefore, I will treat the items of expense separately. I have -negotiated -with the Chicago Title and' Trust Company for the furnishing. of title- searches on' stT ficient forfeited properties in this County` so irs to enable us to obtain a minimum price for the doing of this service, We will be able to have the examination- made by the Chicago Title and Trust—Company—at the—rate-Of approxi mately $12,50 per lot for the lots submitted; these- lots being all of the forfeited lois in Riverview, totaling approximately 340 lots. In addition to this charge of the Chicago Title and Trust "Company, there will b'e_ a Charge for the forfeiture on each lot. It is impo'ssiba at' tY i3" time. to determine what this cost will be'or how many forfeitures there are, as this would require a search -of recorde''and thecxp;ense of such search would not periritTof -an estimate. However, I am confident that a reasonable charge Will -be made by the -Chicago Title and Trust.Company so that we will be able to obtain the complete search. together with for- feiture records for a figure under $20.00 per lot. -A -satis- factory arrangement-, I am sure, can bb mane with the Chicago Title and Trust Company as to extended credit so as to enable the work to progress presently. Mayor and City Council -2- 12/L8/29 As to thesecond brandh- ofthis work, I1ii1 willing to handle the foreclosure proceedings; tdiatig- date -- of the preparation of all petitiOns, Ordets-and necessary legal work in connection with the -handling Of the matter, entry of decree and attending sale -for the sum of 43400. per lot. This proceeding would-be a proceeding for the'fore-- closure on g eneral taxes under the -superintendence of the State's Attorney. All of the work, of course, Wouid-haVe' to be handled through our office,'as-the State'S-Attorney will only take care of the signing of such papers as may be necessary. There would, in addition to these two items, be some small expense to the City which the City would have to advance and would be able torecover back out of the sale price. There is strictly no way in which the City of Des Plaines can recover the cost of abstracting title service and attorney fees. Other expenses may be recovered back. I am satisfied that the total expense would be less than $60.00 per lot. Some arrangement can be made, I am satisfied, for lessening this expense to the General FUnds of the City, although, if this proposition was to be accepted, it would have to be with the understanding that the fees were to be paid for out of the General Punds-of the City, and if lam able, through any negotiations, to lessen this burden on the City, I will be glad to do so. In view of the fact that real estate -transfers and improvements are at low ebb at this time of the year, I am anxious to undertake this work immediately if we are to handle the same. The above proposition would be impractical at any other time of the year than at the present time. In view of the fact that during these months, our office force and also crowded, we would undertake this work at this time at the figures above given. Yours very truly; D. B. Maloney. Following the teading-of the letter Aldermareuvesch presented the following Resolution. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Des Plaines has requested the Chicago Title and Trust Company for an estimate as to title search and list of necessary parties for foreclosure on all forfeited lots in the portion of the City of Des Plaines known as Riverview; and Whereas, THE Chicago Title and Trust Company has made its estimate of the said cost and has agreed to perform the said service for the sum of $12,50 per lot plus a minimum charge for foreclosures; and WHEREAS, David B. Maloney has •offered to CM.. plete the said foreclosure proceedings ata price which makes it reasonable and desirable for the City of Des Plaines to proceed with the said viork. BE IT, THEREFORE, RESOLVED that the City Clerk of the City of Des Plaines be and he is hereby author- ized, empowered and directed to make application in behalf of the City of Des Plaines to the Chicago Title and. Trust Company for title search and the names of necessary parties for foreclosure proceedings, and such other examinations and services as may be necessary to carry through foreclosure proceedings upon three hundred forty (340) lots *ore or less in Riverview, and that the said City Clerk -Of the -City. of Des Plaines be and he is hereby authorized -to make agreement with the Chicago -Title and-TrUst Com- pany for some extended credit on the doing of the said work. BE IT FURTHER RESOLWKD that this Resolution Shall be in full forceand effect from and after its passage and approval thereof according to law. PASSED this day of 4. 1929. AYES: NAYS: APPROVED this day of , 1929. Charles Hammer'. Mayor, City -of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinoil. Attested and Filed this day of 1929 City Clerk: After considerable discussion realtive passing -the above resultion, Alderman Knabb moved that the resultion be passed -as -read. ' Alderman Schlagel seconded this motion -and the roll was called with the following result *Ayes* Aldermen Collet, Ahbe, Keech, Suster, Schlagel, Kinder, Schroeder-, Lacey, Khabb and EnzenbaCher.- NO-ni voting- *Nay" the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resol- ution NNANXINIadopted. Alderman Heesch as Chairman of the Finance Committee presented the following Resultion. RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE PROPER WARRANTS ON THE CITY TREASURER IN PAYMENT OF THE SAME. Martin A. Behrehs John B. Collet John Suster George W. -Kinder Charles Schroeder George Enzenbacher Fayette O. Merrill Christ Wegner Raymond HammBrl Mrs. Alma Nissen Edward Meyer John Mergenthaler B. F. Kinder 's Sons Middle Sta. Const. Co. Frank Fischer John Fischer John E. McElligott Albert Gniot Lund Brothers Valvoline Oil Co. George Meyer $`412.84° Charles Hammerl 15.00' 15.00. 15.0C. 15.00- 15.00' 125.00' 100.00- 82.50' 24.00" 3.00, 20.000 .97- 10.00' 80.00" 73.20- 36.720 8.131 50.31" 39.05' 23.75 - Hobart Ahbe Henry Heesch Edd. R. Schlagel Victor Lacey Lee B. Knabb Carter H. -Jenkins Melvin Mealier Albert Fritz Alvin Minnick Arthur Imig Charles Hintz Lagerhausen-Lbr. Co. Marvin Wells Wilson Ockerby Marjorie Collet National Lead Co. George Meyer Despls. Tire & 6at. Albert Gniot' Louis Eickman ) •7. $25.00" 15.00 15.004 15.004, 15.00, 15.00" 13.50. 82.50' 80.00, 4.50 23.50' 10.00' 87.50, 60.00- 30.00" 17.04- 2.82- 18.81' 22.50" 6.264 J. W. Koenig Ross Palmer George Meyer Harold Jarnecke M. A. Behrens $80.00' 15.00 5.32- 75.0C' 95.91A Sigwalt Lumber & Coal Co. Albert Gi iot Frank Gaebel Walter H. Tallant $ 39:00„ 5;32 v 75.00 109.75 - Alderman Schroeder moved that the resultion be adopted. Alderman Collet seconded this motion and the roll was called -with the- following result "Ayes"- Collet, Ahbe, Heesch, Suster, Schlagel, Kinder, Schroeder, Lacey, Knabbb-and Enzenbacher, None voting "Nay" the Mayor declared the motion/1 carried and directed that the proper warrants be issued. There being no further -business to come before the City Council -no motion duly made, seconded and carried the meeting adjourned City Clerk. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, W. S. Moore, has heretofore, on the 8th day of January, 1930, recovered judgment ai.ainst the city of Des Plaines for the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-four Dollars and. Seventy-si;: cents ($274.76) in the Circuit Court of Cook County: and WHEREAS, THE TIME FOR APPEAL and presenting of appeal bond and bill of exceptions has expired, and that the time for the review of the said judgment according to law has expired, and that the said judgment has become final; and WHEREAS, the said W. S. Moore desires to have waiter of appeal in error on the said judgment. BE IT, THEREFORE, RFSOLVED by the City Council of the City of Des Plaines that -Javid 3. aloney, attorney for the City of Des Piairea oe and he is hereby authori- aed and directed to make an execute a waiver of appeal in error in the above proceedings and to deliver the said waiver of appeal in error to the said W. S. Moore, the owner of the said judgment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from And after its passage and approval thereof. PASSED this 6th day of January 1930 AYES Nine NAYS None APPROVED this 6th day f Januaia, 1930 (SEAL) ATTESTED AND FILED THIS 6th day of Januarvi1930 Fayette 0. Merrill Charles hammerl Mayor, City of Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois. City Clerk Pages 57-58-59-60.61-62 are in the Eirdinenee Book.