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RESOLUTION
WHEMS, the subject of mini -bike usage in Evanston has been
reviewed by the Evanston Youth Commission through public hearings,
contacts with other cities, and the like; and
WHEREAS, the Evanston Youth Commission has taken a position on
the use of mini -bikes, to wit: the use of mini -bikes should be
banned within the city limits of Evanston and the City Council
should promote legislation by the State to make mandatory a printed
statement advising the illegality of the use of the vehicle with
the sale of each bike; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston has reviewed
the report of the Evanston Youth Commission in detail:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Evanston that it urges the General Assembly of Illinois to adopt
legislation making it illegal to sell mini -bikes that cannot in
fact be licensed for driving on the public ways; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the alternative that the City
Council urge the General Assembly of Illinois to adopt legislation
requiring that a printed statement advising any prospective pur-
chaser of the illegality of using this unlicensed vehicle be dis-
played and provided with the sale of each such vehicle; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to
transmit this resolution to the appropriate legislative officers
of the General assembly of Illinois with a proposed draft of
legislation for consideration by Senate and House Representatives,
which draft shall be prepared by the Corporation Counsel of the
City of Evanston.
• ATTEST:
_ /.5/ Mauri CAP P Rrnrm
City Clerk
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/s/ Edgar VannPman_ _Tr
Mayor