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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS-1979-054-R-79- 11/a/79 l� {� I I� 54-R-79 A RESOLUTION j{ jj Stating the City Council's i Willingness to Consider Re- quests for Defense Counsel j; on Snow Removal Related ! Litigation ! j WHEREAS, the City of Evanston does require that property owners 'Imaintain their sidewalks free and clear of snow and ice; and ;j WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has declared by ordinance that :the property owners shall not be liable under law for taking such action; and WHEREAS, it is possible that a person acting in good faith to !,!comply with the laws of the City of Evanston may find themselves defendant I I 'in a litigation action: !! • ;! NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City !j jiof Evanston that although the City, as a matter of practice, will not provide for defense in such litigation situations, the City will, on a 1!case-by-case basis, review such litigation when it is made available to i� ;'them and will consider representation for the individual being suede or 3 ! ! !iATTEST: j City Clerk i "Adopted: ���x� / i , 1979 it ti i� I`