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5/9/2005
33-R-05
A RESOLUTION
Supporting Application for
Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funds
to Improve Certain Streets in the City of Evanston
WHEREAS, the Surface Transportation Program (STP) is a
program of the United States Department of Transportation that allocates
federal transportation funding to local agencies for rehabilitation of certain
eligible routes; and
WHEREAS, Emerson Street, Asbury Avenue, Main Street, Dodge
Avenue and Church Street are all STP-eligible roadways in the City; and
iWHEREAS, certain sections of Emerson Street, Asbury Avenue,
Main Street, Dodge Avenue and Church Street are in deteriorating condition; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to improve these roadways; and
WHEREAS, City staff has estimated the total cost of roadway
resurfacing for certain deteriorated sections of these streets to be as follows:
1. Emerson Street — Leland Avenue to Green Bay Road ($423,564.00)
2. Dodge Avenue — Howard Street to Church Street ($896,000.00)
3. Dodge Avenue — Church Street to Emerson Street and
Church Street — Dodge Avenue to Ridge Avenue ($349,576.00)
4. Asbury Avenue — Main Street to Dempster Street and
Main Street — Asbury Avenue to Sheridan Road ($671,660.00); and
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WHEREAS, the STP funding program requires a 30% local match
under program requirements; 19
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EVANSTON
CITY COUNCIL OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the City supports the application for Surface
Transportation Program funding for the roadway improvements described herein.
SECTION 2: That the City will fund the required thirty percent
(30%) local share requirements for these projects from either the Motor Fuel Tax
or the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
SECTION 3: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect
immediately upon its adoption in the manner provided by law.
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JCorraine H. Morton/Mayor
Attest:
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Mayre Pre s,IDeputy City Clerk
Adopted: / l��' a 3 , 2005
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