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05/22/2003
32-R-03
A RESOLUTION
Relating to Prevailing Wages
For Public Works Projects
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has enacted' "an Act regulating wages of laborers,
mechanics, and other workmen employed in any public works by the State, County, City,
or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public
works", approved June 26, 1941, as amended, Chapter 820, Sections 130/1 through
130/12 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, and;
WHEREAS, the aforesaid Act requires that municipalities ascertain the prevailing
• rate of wages applicable within the locality of such municipality for laborers, mechanics,
and workmen engaged in the construction of public works,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That in accordance with, and to the extent required by Chapter 820,
Sections 130/1 through 130/12 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the general prevailing rate
of wages is hereby ascertained to be the same as the prevailing rate of wages for
construction work in Cook County as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor in its
compilation of June, 2003, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2: That nothing herein contained shall be construed to apply said general
• prevailing rate of wages as herein ascertained to any work or employment except public
works construction of the City to the extent required and as defined by the aforesaid Act.
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SECTION 3: That a copy of the Compilation, Exhibit A, attached hereto, shall be
maintained and available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of
Evanston.
SECTION 4: That the City Clerk shall mail a certified copy of the Resolution to any
association of employers, association of employees, or any person who has filed or who
may file their names and addresses requesting a copy of any determination stating the
particular rates and the particular class of workmen whose wages will be affected by such
rates.
SECTION 5: That the City Clerk shall file a certified copy of the Resolution with
both the Secretary of State and the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois.
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SECTION 6: That the City Clerk shall cause to be published in a newspaper of
general circulation within the area a copy of this Resolution, and that such publication shall
constitute notice that the Resolution is effective and that this is the determination of this
public body.
SECTION 7: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate
any additional terms and conditions of the leases as may be determined to be in the best
interests of the City.
SECTION 8: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
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ATTEST:
/ i Clerk
Adopted:
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, 2003
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Mayor
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