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10/15/2018
80-R-18
A RESOLUTION
A Resolution in Support of the City of Evanston and School District
65 Safe Routes to School Program
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston and the Evanston/Skokie School District
65 in the interest to promote safe and healthy walk routes to schools, have partnered to
complete a School District wide School Travel Plan; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are desirous to implement infrastructure
improvements and conduct educational, encouragement, enforcement and evaluation
programs for the health benefit of school children; improve safety, and lessen traffic
congestion; and
WHEREAS, the infrastructure improvements will include improving
crossings including ADA accessibility and sidewalk repairs adjacent to school grounds
along the school walk routes and crossings to increase safety,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston is pleased to support
the Safe Routes to School program and is committed to provide necessary support; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston wishes to avail themselves of funds from
the Illinois Safe Routes to School Program for the purpose of safety improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has available the funds to finance the
improvements until reimbursed by the Illinois Safe Routes to School Program, and the
financial capability to maintain and manage the completed project in a safe and
attractive manner for the public use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The City of Evanston seeks to obtain funding in support of
Safe Routes to School Program initiative. The City Council directs and authorizes the
City Manager to prepare and submit for consideration an application for funds.
SECTION 2: This Resolution 80-R-18 shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
Devon Reid, City Clerk
Adopted: OGAo�er d 0 , 2018
Stephen N. HageAyy,64yVj'1
Approved as to form:
Michelle L. Masoncup, Corpdration
Counsel
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