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47-R-06
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing a Pilot Program Entitled i°Homegrown Artists"
to be Conducted on
September 23, September 30, and October 7, 2006
at the Evanston Farmers' Market
WHEREAS, Ordinance 49-0-75 established the Evanston Farmers'
Market currently located at the corner of University Place and Oak Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 49-0-7 5 limits sales of items at the
Evanston Farmers' Market to articles for human consumption; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that a pilot program
• entitled "Homegrown Artists" is necessary to evaluate the benefits of allowing the
display and sale of artwork created by Evanston artists; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the
City to authorize the pilot program entitled "Homegrown Artists" wherein
Evanston residents and participants in Evanston Art Center and Noyes Cultural
Arts Center Programs are allowed on a limited basis to display and sell their
art work to the public at the Evanston Farmers' Market; and
WHEREAS, any art work displayed or sold must be produced by
the artists themselves; and
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WHEREAS, the Evanston Art Center, the Evanston Arts Council, r
and the Noyes Cultural Center will collaborate with the Farmers' Market in the
implementation of the "Homegrown Artists" pilot program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the foregoing recitals are found as fact and
made a part hereof.
SECTION 2: That the "Homegrown Artists" pilot program will be
conducted on the following dates in 2006: September 23, September 30, and
October 7.
SECTION 3: That, on the aforementioned dates, the Evanston
Farmers' Market shall allow the display and sale of artwork to the public that is •
produced by the participating artists.
SECTION 4: A report concerning the results of the "Homegrown
Artists" pilot program shall be submitted to the Administration and Public Works
Committee no later than November 27, 2006.
Lorr ' e H. Morton, Mayor
Attest:
Mary P. Mi ity Clerk
Adopted: Lt4,-\- . 2 6 , 2006
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