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61-R-21
A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR FREE BEACH ACCESS
FOR 2021
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois ("City"), is a home
rule unit of government and, pursuant to the provisions of Section 6(a) of Article VII of
the Illinois Constitution, may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to
its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, Evanston City Code 7-11-3 requires possession of a token in
order to access Evanston beaches; and
WHEREAS, Evanston City Code 7-11-3 authorizes but does not require a
fee to be charged for such tokens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston currently charges for beach tokens and
daily passes with an estimated $1 million in revenue; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston's Parks and Recreation Department
funding is derived from the general fund; and
WHEREAS, other municipalities have park districts with separate tax
levies to fund the district; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2021, Council Member Devon Reid requested a
Special Order of Business be placed on the agenda for the May 24, 2021 meeting to
make Evanston City Beaches free for the 2021 season; and
WHEREAS, a pilot program to determine the future feasibility of free
beach access for future years is necessary due to the potential budget impact.
NOW BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals shall be and hereby are incorporated
in this Section One as if said recitals were fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: City Staff is authorized and directed to complete a pilot
program for the 2021 beach season, giving access to all beaches free of charge to
Evanston residents for use on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays consistent with City
Code 7-11-3.
SECTION 3: This Resolution 61-R-21 will be in full force and effect from
and after the date of its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
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Daniel Biss, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk Nicholas E. Cummings, Corporation
Counsel
Adopted: May 24 , 2021
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