HomeMy WebLinkAbout085-R-21 A Resolution In Support of the City of Evanston and School District 65 Safe Routes to School Program8/25/21
85-R-21
A RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON AND
SCHOOL DISTRICT 65 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston and the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 in
the interest to promote safe and healthy walk routes to schools, have partnered to complete
a District wide School Travel Plan and;
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are desirous to implement engineering
infrastructure improvements and conduct educational, encouragement, enforcement and
evaluation programs for the health benefit of school children, improve safety and lessen
traffic congestion and;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston is pleased to support the
Safe Routes to School program and is committed to provide necessary support,
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston wishes to avail themselves of funds from the
Illinois Safe Routes to School Program for the purpose of sidewalk safety improvements
along the school walk routes and crossings;
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has the funds available to finance the
improvements until reimbursed by the Illinois Safe Routes to School Program, and the
financial capability to maintain and manage the completed project in a safe and attractive
manner for the public use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
85-R-21
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are hereby found as fact and incorporated
by reference herein.
SECTION 2: That the City of Evanston hereby applies for assistance from the
Illinois Safe Routes to School Program for the purpose of constructing sidewalk repair and
ADA improvements along the school walk routes.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after the
date of its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest: pp
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: 09/13/2021
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Daniel Biss, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Nicholas E. Cummings,
Corporation Counsel
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