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I� 54-R-79
A RESOLUTION
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jj Stating the City Council's
i Willingness to Consider Re-
quests for Defense Counsel
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Litigation !
j WHEREAS, the City of Evanston does require that property owners
'Imaintain
their sidewalks free and clear of snow and ice; and
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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
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'in a litigation action:
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• ;! NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
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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
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;'them and will consider representation for the individual being suede
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!iATTEST: j
City Clerk
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"Adopted: ���x� / i , 1979
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