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RESOLUTION
A Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Apply for Funds
Pursuant to the Public Works Capital Development
and Investment Act for the Reconstruction
and Renovation of the Isabella Street,
Lincoln Street and Brown
Street Bridges
WHEREAS, the Local Public Works Capital Development and
Investment Act of 1976, Public Law 94-369 was enacted by the
United States Congress to provide employment opportunities in
areas of high unemployment through the expeditious construction
or renovation of useful public facilities; and
WHEREAS, local governments are eligible to receive direction
or supplemental grants under said Act for the construction or
renovation of public works; and
WHEREAS, the repair and replacement of the bridges over the
Metropolitan Sanitary District Canal at Isabella Street, Lincoln
Street and Brown Street has been cited by the City Capital Im-
provement Program as needed public improvement activities; and
WHEREAS, appraisals have recently been completed and sub-
mitted by consulting engineers from which the City Council of the
City of Evanston finds that said bridges are in a deteriorated
condition in need of repair.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the City Manager is
hereby authorized and directed to submit an application including
all necessary understandings and assurances for funds to replace
the Isabella Street, Lincoln Street and`Brown Street bridges with
the Economic Development Administration; and