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9/7/78
41-R-78
A RESOLUTION
Agreeing To Indemnify Cook
County As A Prerequisite To
Obtaining CETA Grants
WHEREAS, it would be beneficial for the City of Evanston to enter
into agreements with the County of Cook for grants of funds which the County
of Cook has obtained from the United States of America pursuant to Title VI
of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 (hereinafter referred
to as "Act"); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Act and the grants to be obtained by the
City of Evanston from the County of Cook is the creation or extension of pub-
lic service employment for persons eligible under applicable Federal Regula-
tions; and
WHEREAS, the proposed grants to be made to the City of Evanston shall
end not later than September 30, 1979 and are intended to provide employment
for Evanston Residents; and
WHEREAS, the County of Cook demands that all governmental entities,
including the City of Evanston, receiving grants under the Act maintain ade-
quate insurance and that they execute an agreement guaranteeing to indemnify
the County of Cook in the event that liability should arise from the City's
acts concerning the expenditure of these funds; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that in the interest of obtaining
these grants to enhance employment opportunities in the City, the City of
Evanston should resolve to indemnify the County of Cook for damages arising
from the actions of the City of Evanston and its employees concerning the
expenditure and administration of these funds;
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41-R-78
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
That the City of Evanston shall indemnify, keep, and save harmless
the County of Cook, its agents, officials and employees, against all injuries,
deaths, loss, damages, claims, patent claims, suits, liabilities, judgments,
costs and expenses, which may in anywise accrue against the County of Cook
in consequence of the granting of contracts pursuant -to Title VI of the Com-
prehensive Employment and.Training Act, by which may in anywise result
therefrom, whether or not it shall be alleged or determined that the act was
.caused through negligence or omission of the City of Evanston or its employ-
ees, of the subcontractor or his employees, if any, or of the County of Cook
or its employees, and the City of Evanston shall, at its own expense appear,
defend, and pay all charges of attorneys and all costs and other expenses
arising therefrom or incurred in connection therewith, and, if any judgment
shall be rendered against the County of Cook in any such action, the City of
Evanston shall, at its own expense, satisfy and discharge the same. The City
of Evanston expressly understands and agrees that any performance bond or in-
surance protection required by this contract, or otherwise provided by the
City of Evanston shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep
and save harmless and defend the County of Cook as herein provided.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager transmit a copy of this
Resolution to the appropriate offices.
ATTEST:
City Clerk /
Adopted: 1978.
Mayor U
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