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16-R-15
A RESOLUTION REGARDING TRANSPORTATION
NETWORK PROVIDER SERVICES IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:
SECTION 1: Legislative Statement. In January 2015, the City Council
considered, but did not adopt, Ordinance 109-0-14. Concurrent with the Council's
legislative deliberations on that ordinance, Public Act 98-1173 was signed into law in Illinois
on January 12, 2015. The standards set forth in that Act grant prudent protections to users
of Transportation Network Provider ("TNP") services in the City of Evanston. These
standards will be enforced by the City equitably and fairly for all TNPs. The TNP business
model operating in Evanston is in its early stages, and therefore, the City Council
determined it is premature at this time to adopt a comprehensive regulatory framework
which may need to be substantively revised in the near term as the TNP business model
evolves. Given the special circumstances present in Evanston with the City Council's
commitment to sustainable transportation alternatives, TNP regulations may disincentivize
sustainability.
Nothing in the legislative Record shall be held to diminish or impair the City of
Evanston's right to equitably enforce all necessary provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code
and other applicable state and federal law. Further, nothing in the Record shall in any way
impair or diminish the immunities conferred upon the City by the Local Governmental and
Local Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act, 745 ILCS 10/ et seq. The City Council
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retains the right to revisit these policy issues on a continuing basis as the TNP business
model evolves and/or as the state regulatory framework adjusts.
SECTION 2: The City Manager and his/her designees are hereby authorized
and directed to enforce state and federal regulations applicable to TNP services in
the City, specifically including, but not limited to, Illinois Public Act 98-1173, as may be
amended from time to time.
SECTION 3: That this Resolution 16-R-15 shall be in full force and effect
from and after the date of its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
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Ro ey Gree City Clerk �
Adopted: ��r\ ('`' , 2015
Eli teeth B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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