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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCES-2001-065-O-01• 05/30/2001 65-0-01 AN ORDINANCE Authorizing Participation in The Suburban Tree Consortium WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has pursued a vigorous tree replacement program and promoted the forestation of vacant parkways, recognizing the aesthetic and environmental importance of trees in the community; and WHEREAS, Chapter 65 of ILCS 5/11-73.1-1 entitled "Municipal and Joint Municipal Tree Planting Programs", authorizes municipalities to jointly enter into long-term contracts for the purchase and delivery of trees; and • WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has a concern about the diminishing supply of adequate and varied tree stock available at reasonable prices in the Metropolitan Chicago area; and WHEREAS, the Suburban Tree Consortium Agreement and the Suburban Tree Consortium Act is a long-term plan for the planting of trees on property located within the municipality. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION 1: That the City Manager and City Clerk are hereby authorized to accept on behalf of the municipality the contracts and bylaws of the Suburban Tree Consortium. 0 65-0-01 A copy of the contracts and bylaws as currently amended are appended to and made part of this Ordinance for Membership as Exhibit A. SECTION 2: The participation of this governmental entity, as a member of the agency, shall commence on the date membership of this community is accepted by the Board of Directors of the Suburban Tree Consortium. The municipality shall appoint a representative to the STC Board. SECTION 3: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 4: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon passage and approval. Introduced: Adopted: ATTEST: C' �rii Clerk Approve as form: Corporation Counsef. • 11 , 2001 • 2001 Approv : 2001 J May/or • -2-