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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS-1978-042-R-78• L M � 9/18/78 42-R-78 A RESOLUTION Agreeing To Indemnify Cook County As A Prerequisite To Obtaining CETA Grants WHEREAS, it would be beneficial for Evanston Township General Assistance 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 Evanston Township�General Assistance from.the County of Cook is the creation or extension of public service employment for persons eligible under applica- ble Federal Regulations; and WHEREAS, the proposed grants to be made to Evanston Township General Assistance 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 Evanston Township General Assistance, receiving grants under the Act maintain adequate insurance and that they execute an agreement guaranteeing to indemnify the County of Cook in the event that liability should arise from the Township'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 Township, the Evanston Township General Assistance should resolve to indemnify the County of Cook for damages arising from the actions of Evanston Township General Assistance and its employees concerning the expenditure and administration of these funds; t 0 so, 42-R-78 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN TRUSTEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: That the Township of Evanston shall indemnify, keep, and save harm- less the County of Cook, its agents, officials and employees, against all in- juries, 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 Comprehensive 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 Township of Evanston or its em- ployees, the subcontractor or his employees, if any, or of the County of Cook or its employees, and the Township of Evanston shall, at its own expense, appear, defend, and pay all charges of attorneys and all costs and other ex- penses arising therefrom or'incurred in connection therewith, and, if any judgment shall be rendered against the County of Cook in any such action, the Township of Evanston shall, at its own expense, satisfy and discharge the same. The Township of Evanston expressly understands and agrees that any per- formance bond or insurance protection required by this contract, or otherwise provided by the Township of Evanston shall in no way limi.t the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the County of Cook as herein provided. This indemnification agreement specifically excludes responsibility for unemployment compensation, which shall be provided by the United States pursuant to the terms of the Emergency Jobs Program Extension Act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager transmit a copy of this Resolution to.the appropriate offices. ATTEST: �— Ci ty Cl eA Adopted:, pC 1978. / U -2-