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2/4/2013
11-R-13
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Law Firm of Winston & Strawn, LLP
to Represent the City as Amicus Curiae in the Case of
Albert C. Hanna and Caro/ C. Mrowka v. City of Chicago, et a/.
No. 1-07-3548 (First Dist. 111 App. Ct.)
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston ("City") has adopted, as Title 2,
Chapter 8 of its City Code of 2012, as amended, a historic preservation ordinance that
sets forth the City's commitment to fostering and encouraging the preservation of
historic and landmark properties, structures, sites, and objects; and .
WHEREAS, the City of Chicago is in litigation to preserve its own historic
preservation ordinance regarding historic properties, structures, sites, and objects in
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litigation; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to support the City of Chicago in said
WHEREAS, the law firm of Winston & Strawn, LLP has offered to
represent municipalities, including the City of Evanston, at no cost, in presenting an
amicus curiae brief to the court in said litigation and in support of Chicago's historic
preservation ordinance; and
amicus brief,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to support and join in said
NOW BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:
11-R-13
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are found as fact and incorporated
herein by reference.
SECTION 2: The City Manager is hereby authorized to sign an amicus
curiae brief referenced once the brief is in final form.
SECTION 3: The City Manager authorization to sign an amicus curiae
brief is contingent upon pro bono representation by Winston & Strawn LLP or a properly
designated law firm. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate
any additional conditions of the pro bono representation by Winston & Strawn LLP as he
may determine to be in the best interests of the City.
SECTION 4: This Resolution 11-R-13 shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
Rodry�y Green , City Clerk
Adopted:, 2013
Eli th B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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