Des Plaines council delays vote on building condemnation after owner alleges misconduct by city employees
The Des Plaines City Council postponed a decision on whether to forcibly buy a vacant restaurant building Monday after its owner accused city employees of interfering with an independent sale opportunity.
The council was poised to forcibly purchase the 4,400-square-foot building in January but delayed three months to give owner Jim Karkazis time to find a tenant. But during a discussion of the proposal at Monday night's council meeting, Karkazis accused John Carlisle, Des Plaines' community and economic development director, and City Manager Michael Bartholomew of encouraging a possible tenant to look at a different space in the downtown area with the lure of economic incentives.
by signing up you agree to our terms of service Karkazis also said he wants condemnation off the table.
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