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30-R-15
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Application for Surface
Transportation Program Funds from the North Shore Council of
Mayors for Howard Street Improvements from Dodge Avenue to
Custer Avenue
WHEREAS, the Surface Transportation Program ("STP") program, is a
federal program operated by the North Shore Council of Mayors in partnership with
local governments designed to enhance the transportation system and encourage
more livable communities; and
WHEREAS, STP funding can be requested to support projects that will
improve transportation connectivity for multi modal users such cars, bike, buses and
pedestrians; and
WHEREAS, the STP Program funds seventy percent (70%) of the
subject project cost and the remaining thirty percent (30%) must be matched by the
respective program participant for the payment of engineering and construction costs;
and
WHEREAS, the City is preparing an STP application for the Howard
Street Improvement Project from Dodge Avenue to Custer Avenue (hereinafter
referred to as the "Project"); and
30-R-15
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized to submit the STP
Application for federal funds to North Shore Council of Mayors and the City Clerk is
hereby authorized and directed to attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston.
SECTION 2: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
negotiate any additional conditions of the application as may be determined to be in
the best interests of the City.
SECTION 3: This Resolution 30-R-15 shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attes
Rodney Gr ene, City1�C,lerk
Adopted: �r�� t 201:
Efi6beth B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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