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03/08/01
13-R-01
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute an Agreement with Union Pacific
Railroad Company for Beautification of the
Pedestrian Tunnel at the Davis Street Metra Station
WHEREAS, the Union Pacific Railroad Company ("Company") is the owner of a
pedestrian tunnel which serves the Davis Street Metra Station; and
WHEREAS, the tunnel is used by persons who live, shop, and work in the City of
Evanston and who come here for leisure time activities; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to encourage use of public transportation by
• persons traveling to and from Evanston by enhancing the appearance of the tunnel; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Company are desirous of entering into an
Agreement permitting the City to install lighting and a canopy and to paint andi clean the
tunnel; and
WHEREAS, such an Agreement is in the best interests of the citizens of
Evanston,
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 on
behalf of the City an Agreement in substantial conformity with that attached hereto as
Exhibit A and made a part hereof, providing for the beautification of the Union Pacific
0 Railroad company tunnel which serves the Davis Street Metra Station.
13-R-01
SECTION 2: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate
any additional terms and conditions as may be determined in the best interests of the •
City.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided b law.
Lorraine H. Morton, Mayor
ATTEST:
'ty lerk
Adopted: ����Lc �� Z , 2001
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