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• 47-R-97
A Resolution
Model Resolution Authorizing Participation in
the Northeast Illinois Public Safety
Training Academy Study Entity
WHEREAS, the redevelopment plan for Glenview Naval Air Station (GNAS)
approved by the Village of Glenview includes several structures and approximately 25
acres of land dedicated for re -use as a public safety training academy; and
WHEREAS, the availability of the structures and adjoining acreage has prompted an
initiative by municipalities and fire protection districts to develop a Northeast Illinois
Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA) Intergovernmental Agreement for the
development and operation of this resource; and
• WHEREAS, the staff of the Evanston police and fire departments have identified
numerous benefits and economies of scale that are possible through this effort including
reduced operational, personnel and training costs, along with enhanced quality of training
and educational programs to police officers and firefighters and have therefore
recommended membership in this study entity; and
WHEREAS, in order to proceed with planning, the interim planning agency has
asked for a formal indication to intent to join the next phase of this effort; and
WHEREAS, funding will be subject to and part of the budget review and adoption
process of the City of Evanston, an affirmative indication of intent to join now should be
binding except for the introduction of substantive new information.
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47-R-97
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized to sign the "Developmental
Agreement for the Northeast Illinois Public Safety Training Agency" for the purpose of
establishing membership in the next phase of the project.
SECTION 2: Funding for membership will be channeled through the appropriate
budget process and subject to City Council review and adoption. It is the intent of the City
Council to participate in NIPSTA on the basis of the information provided to date.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
ATTEST:
Adopted: ?S , 1997
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