HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS-2007-046-R-078/28/2007
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing Application for and Execution of a
Technical Assistance Grant for developing a Citywide
Multi -Modal Transportation Plan under the
Regional `transportation Authority's General Authority
to Mahe such Grants
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Authority (hereinafter, "the
Authority") is authorized to study public transportation problems and developments; and
to conduct, in cooperation with other public and private agencies, such studies; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has the power to expend funds for use in
connection with these studies; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has the power to make and execute all contracts
0 and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers; and
WHEREAS, approval for said funds will require the City of Evanston to
commit up to Twenty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($20,000.00) in local matching funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION is That the foregoing recitals are hereby found as fact and
made a part hereof.
SECTION 2: That the Evanston City Manager is authorized to execute
and file applications on behalf of the City of Evanston with the Regional Transportation
Authority for a technical assistance grant for developing a Citywide Multi -Modal
is Transportation Plan.
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SECTION 3: That the Evanston City Manager is authorized to furnish
such additional information, assurances, certifications, and amendments as the •
Regional Transportation Authority may require in connection with this technical
assistance grant application.
SECTION 4: That the Evanston City Manager is authorized to and
directed on behalf of the City of Evanston to execute and deliver grant agreements and
all subsequent amendments thereto between the City of Evanston and the Regional
Transportation Authority for technical assistance grants, and the City Clerk is authorized
to and directed on behalf of the City of Evanston to attest said agreements and all
subsequent amendments thereto.
SECTION 6: That the Evanston City Manager is authorized to and
directed to take such action as is necessary or appropriate to, implement, administer,
and enforce said agreements and all subsequent amendments thereto on behalf of the
City of Evanston.
SECTION 6: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
Mary o iv , City Clerk
Adopted: /-'� 2007
/Lorraine H. Morton, Mayor
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