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70-R-99
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing City Manager to Execute an Application and Agreement
with the RTA for a Technical Assistance Grant to Conduct a Study of Transportation
Issues and Opportunities in Downtown Evanston.
WHEREAS, there is a need for a study of mass transportation needs and opportunities in Downtown
Evanston; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for collaborative planning between the City, downtown businesses,
institutions and residents, and the RTA and other mass transit agencies; and
WHEREAS, the City commits $10,000 in funds as the City's share of the Study's cost; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.09 of the Regional Transportation Act, as amended, stipulates that the
Regional Transportation Authority (the "RTA"), and the service boards, "shall study public transportation
problems and developments; ... conduct in cooperation with other public and private agencies, studies and
demonstration and development projects to test and develop methods for improving public transportation
for reducing its costs to users or for increasing public use; and conduct, sponsor, and participate in other
studies and experiments ... useful to achieving the purposes of this Act",- and
• WHEREAS. the RTA has the authority under Section 2.09 of the Regional Transportation Act to
provide assistance to research and study public transportation systems and problems; and
WHEREAS. Section 2.12 of the Regional Transportation Act, as amended, stipulates that the RTA
and the Service Boards, "shall cooperate with the various public agencies charged with responsibility for
long-range or comprehensive planning for the metropolitan region"; and
WHEREAS. approval for said funds --will impose certain obligations upon the recipient,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1. That an application be made to the RTA for a technical assistance grant under the
RTA's general authority to provide such assistance.
SECTION 2. 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 such application.
SECTION 3. That the City Manager of the City of Evanston is authorized to furnish such additional
information as may be required by the RTA in connection with the aforesaid application for said assistance.
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 all required Regional Technical Assistance Agreements
with the RTA.
SECTION 5. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval in the manner provided by the law.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Adopted: , 1999
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