HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCES-1995-094-O-95• 10/17/95
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AN ORDINANCE
Naming a Certain Parcel at Washington
Street and Custer Avenue as Jennifer Morris Park
and Designating it as a Public Park in
Section 7-10-1 of the City Code
WHEREAS, Jennifer Morris was a sixteen -year resident of the City and the owner of
an Evanston business, and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Morris was involved with numerous Evanston civic organizations,
including the South East Evanston Neighbors, South East Evanston Businesses, the Evanston
Arts Alliance, and the Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Morris was the primary coordinator and liaison for the
• development of the park at the corner of Washington Street and Custer Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Public Place Naming Committee has recommended that said park be
named after Jennifer Morris; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Morris was instrumental in helping the Custer Street fair develop
and flourish; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Morris lost her life while doing volunteer work for the Fair; and
WHEREAS, Naming the Washington Street and Custer Avenue Park after Jennifer
Morris is a fitting memorial to her energy and presence in the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
• SECTION 1: That the triangular property at Washington Street and Custer Avenue,
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more particularly described below, is hereby named Jennifer Morris Park. •
SECTION 2: That section 7-10-1 of the Evanston City Code of 1979, as amended,
be and it hereby is, further amended by adding' the following property., in appropriate
alphabetical order, to the list of City Parks.
Section 7-10-1 Designation of Public Parks: The parks of the City and the
areas of such parks are designated as follows:
Jennifer Morris Park Location: Southeast corner of Washington
Street and Custer Avenue, west of railroad
right of way.
Acreage: 0.057
SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law. •
Introduced�'Co/ � , 1995
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Adopted: I �� � ,MI�PA J � , 1995
Approved: �1�y�2 /U 1995
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerr
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Corporation Counsel •
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