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8/12/03
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A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manger to Execute an
Agreement with Elaine Jacobson for the Sale of
Real Estate Transfer Tax Stamps and Exemptions
WHEREAS, the ability to sell the City's real estate transfer tax stamps and the
issuance of real estate tax exemptions provided for by Title 3, Chapter 29 of the
Evanston City Code of 1979, as amended, in Downtown Chicago would be a service to
the numerous property sellers and buyers who would find it convenient to purchase
such stamps and obtain such exemptions there; and
WHEREAS, Elaine Jacobson has offered to sell those stamps at her office in
• downtown Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Elaine Jacobson has represented to the City that she is experienced
in the selling of real estate transfer stamps, and the issuance of exemptions, one having
sold and issued same for the Village of Skokie for more than ten (10) years and
continuing to do so at the present; and
WHEREAS, an Agreement with Elaine Jacobson providing for the sale of the
City's real estate transfer tax stamps and the issuance of real estate tax exemptions is
in the best interests of the citizens of Evanston, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
• SECTION 1: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to sign,
and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest on behalf of the City of
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Evanston, an Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof, .
between the City of Evanston and Elaine Jacobson for the sale of real estate transfer
tax stamps and exemptions.
SECTION 2: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
negotiate any additional terms of the Agreement as may be determined to be in the best
interests of the City.
SECTION 3: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and approval in the manner provided b w.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City C i
Adopted: 1 x , 2003
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