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03/06/2003
13-R-03
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Application for a Public Transportation Capital
Assistance Grant Under the Illinois Department of
Transportation's General Authority to Make Such Grants
WHEREAS, the provision of specialized paratransit service is essential to the
transportation of elderly, disabled, and other transportation disadvantaged persons; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Transportation's general authority to make
such Grants makes funds available to offset certain capital costs of a private non-profit or
an IDOT-Certified Public Provider transportation system providing specialized paratransit
• service; and
WHEREAS, grants for said funds will impose certain obligations upon the recipient,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EVANSTON, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That an application be made to the Division of Public Transportation,
Department of Transportation, State of Illinois, for a financial assistance grant under the
Illinois Department of Transportation's general authority to make such Grants, for the
purpose of off -setting certain Elderly and Disabled Transportation Program capital costs
of the City of Evanston.
SECTION 2: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute
0 and file such application on behalf of the City of Evanston.
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SECTION 3: That the City Manager of the City of Evanston is authorized to furnish
such additional information as may be required by the Division of Public Transportation,
and to negotiate any additional terms and conditions as may be in the best interests of the
citizens of Evanston, in connection with the aforesaid application for said grant.
SECTION 4: That the City Manager of the City of Evanston is hereby authorized
and directed to execute and file on behalf of the City of Evanston any grant agreement
pursuant to said application.
ATTEST:
C't Clerk
Adopted:
, 2003
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Mayor
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