1. Western Brownfield Tyishia Woods Avrielle Roberson Larry McNeil

2. South Oak Dodge 20937 S. Western, Chicago Heights, IL.

3. Lat. & Long. ( degrees) Lat: 41’ 30’. 719” N Long: 87’40’27.163” W

4. How many acres? Approximately 80 acres

6. Potential Pollutants Benzene, toluene, Ethyl Benzene PCB’s may be present

7. Who Owns the Site? Chicago Heights

8. Records in Review Went to Court Chicago Heights Vs. Kam Realty Development To find out who owns the land August 2005, property was foreclosed

9. Brownfield/ Development Plan ? Yes, this property is a Brownfield. Yes, there is a commercial plan.

10. Site Map Utilities

11. Phase I ESA Environmental Site Assessment

12. Purpose Provide a professional opinion on the potential current presence of REC’s at the subject property, including potential impacts from known problems in the surrounding area.

13. Detailed Scope-of-Service Conducted a data Base Reviewed geological maps Researched history Interviewed property owners Conducted a site reconnaissance for evidence Contacted local agencies Evaluated information

14. Significant Assumptions No significant assumptions other than those described below in the following section apply to this phase I ESA.

15. Limitations and Exceptions Conducted by URS is limited to services agreed to with the City of Chicago Heights, and no other services beyond those explicitly stated should be inferred or implied.

16. Special Terms and Conditions NONE

17. User Reliance This report shall not be relied on or transferred to any other party without authorization of URS

18. Location and Legal Description 20937 South Western Avenue owned by the city of Chicago Heights Since January 2006 Identification # =32-19-101-015-0000

19. Subject Property and Vicinity Characteristics Commercial area consisted of 8 acres

20. Physical Settings Comprised of glacial soils Flat Located 1.5 miles west of Thorn Creek

21. Descriptions of Structures, Roads, and Other Improvements Irregularly shaped, vacant improved with asphalt paving light fixtures

22. Current Adjoining Property Uses North of Shurgard Self Storage facility East vacant property South vacant shopping center West Currie Motors car Dealership

23. Title Records URS subcontracted Ginocchio Enterprises, inc. to conduct a 50 year title search for recorded environmental cleanup liens for the subject property.

24. Environmental Liens Use Limitations No information regarding the existence of environmental liens associated with the subject property.

25. Specialized Knowledge No specialized knowledge was conveyed.

26. Owner, Site Manager, and Occupant Information According to information provided by Mr. Santori, the subject property was obtained for back taxes and was historically used as an auto dealership.

27. Reason for Conducting Phase I ESA The City of Chicago Heights indicated that this Phase 1 ESA was requested in connection with a USEPA Brownfield's Assessment Grant

28. Other Information URS has not provided any other user provided information or previous environmental investigation reports for the subject property

29. Standard Environmental Records Two regulatory data base search report was prepared on August 23, 2006

30. Additional Environmental Records URS conducted file reviews or interviews at applicable state municipal and county offices etc.

31. Historical Use Copies of potential research documents reviewed and discussed are presented in appendix F.

32. Aerial Photographs Short Brief: Covered the subject property for the years 1952, 1967, 1974, 1988, and 1994

33. Topographic Maps Summarize Brief :covered the years 1901, 1929, 1963, 1973, 1993, and 1998

34. Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps Brief summary USR ordered Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps for the subject property from EBR

35. City Directories EDR reported that there was no city directory coverage for the location of the subject property

36. Methodology and Limiting Conditions Mr. Ronald Short of URS conducted a site reconnaissance of the subject property on august 25, 2006. Mr. Short was not accompanied by anyone representing the subject property during the site reconnaissance.

37. Interior and Exterior Observations The subject property consists of an irregularly shaped parcel which occupies an area approx. 8 acres in size.

38. Hazardous Substances and Petroleum Products No chemicals were observed on the subject property. Evidence of staining was observed on the ground.

39. Underground/ Aboveground Storage Tanks No evidence of underground or aboveground storage tanks (UST’s or ASTs) was observed by URS during the site reconnaissance.

40. PCB-Containing and Hydraulic Equipment A pad- mounted electrical transformer with staining, and hydraulic car lifts were observed adjacent to and within the foundation of the former auto dealership.

41. Solid and Hazardous Wastes None

42. Drains and Sumps Storm drains were observed in the asphalt paved areas of the subject property and what appeared to be the remains of floor drains were observed in the old building foundation.

43. Waste Water None

44. Utilities Not connected to any active utilities.

45. Wells No evidence of wells observed on the subject property

46. Pits, Ponds, Lagoons None

47. Other Physical Evidence of Contamination URS did not observe any other physical evidence of contamination on the subject property or adjacent properties during the site reconnaissance.

48. Conclusions Property is listed in the UST database as having 550-gallon used oil UST 8 hydraulic car lifts in were not noted within the foundation former car dealership Stains were noted on the ground on north side of the building and near the mounted transformer

49. Environmental Professionals Involved Developed and performed the all appropriate inquires in conformance with the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR part 312 Ronald W. Short: senior Technician/Inspector Sarah Rubin: Project Manager