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7/02/01, 7/12/01
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AN ORDINANCE
Amending Ordinance 38-0-00
To Extend the Sunset Provision an
Additional 90 Days on the Immobilization of
Vehicles on Private Property by Private Entities
WHEREAS, it is desirable for all areas of the City of Evanston to have legal and
convenient access to vehicle parking; and
WHEREAS, the illegal parking of vehicles on private property in all areas of the
City of Evanston has resulted in economic hardship for property owners, which in turn,
negatively impacts the surrounding community; and
• WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Evanston to protect the
property rights of its residents and business owners;
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has determined that the services provided by
the vehicle immobilization or "booting" industry deters illegal parking and may in some
cases be a more efficient means of protecting these property rights;
WHEREAS, the vehicle immobilization or "booting" industry is not currently
regulated in the State of Illinois or the City of Evanston;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That Section 3 of Ordinance 38-0-00 is hereby amended by
0 deleting the phrase "three hundred fifty (350) days" and substituting in lieu thereof the
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phrase four hundred and forty (440) days," thereby extending the sunset provision to
October 9, 2001. 0
SECTION 2: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 3: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law.
Introduced: `' 2001
Adopted: l /vk-,ct , 2001
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Approved.,, , 2001
Mayor
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