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15-R-79
A RESOLUTION
Calling For An Investigation Of
Ways To Assist Elderly Tenants
Displaced By Condominium Conversions
WHEREAS, there are apartment buildings in Evanston which are being
converted to condominiums, causing the displacement of elderly tenants who
are unable to purchase the unit in which they reside; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of Evanston to minimize any
j disruption and hardship that elderly tenants might suffer because of such
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
• EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLI140IS:
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SECTION 1: That a study be made of the problems faced by elderly
tenants when the apartment buildings in which they re-
side are converted to condominiums, including special protections that might
be afforded under the law, relocation assistance, and financial assistance
from any available source so as to enable them to purchase the unit in which
they reside or to obtain alternative housing.
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SECTION 2: The Committee on Committees shall assign the investi-
gation of these problems and preparation of a report
of proposed solutions to the Commission on Aging who will report back to the
Human Services Committee.
• ;� ATTEST:
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Adopted: �%1'� �C`� S' 1979.
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