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45-R-73
WHEREAS, it has become apparent that there is a need in the City
of Evanston for an indoor ice arena; and
WHEREAS, a special committee was appointed by the Mayor to consi-
der the possibility of constructing such an arena; and
WHEREAS, this committee has conducted extensive research and pre-
pared a feasibility study regarding such an ice arena; and
WHEREAS, this committee has made a site analysis of possible sites
to locate such a facility; and
WHEREAS, there also exists in the community a need to refurbish or
rebuild a community center at Boltwood Park; and
WHEREAS, a donor has offered to make available the sum of $1,000,000
towards the construction of a combined ice arena and community center at
Boltwood Park:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Evanston that they officially go on record favoring the construction of a
combined ice arena and community center at Boltwood Park; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is instructed to enter
into contracts with architects for the preparation of plans and specifica-
tions for the construction of such facilities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council agrees to accept from
a donor the sum of $1,000,000 to be applied towards this construction, sub-
ject to the following conditions:
1. The 17-acre tract of land commonly known as "Boltwood
Park" would-be renamed as a memorial to a son of the
donor. The resulting name would be held by the City
in perpetuity.
2. The present Eiden Fieldhouse would be razed upon
completion of the new facility, and the Eiden name
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would be utilized by the City on another prominent
park site in South Evanston.
3. The City will finance the balance of cost of the
combined facility beyond the one million dollars
($1,000,000.00) by any method decided in the best
interest of the City'and which will not result in
an increase in taxes.
4. The donor agrees to withdraw all consideration in
remodeling and renaming of Clark Square Park, and
the grant of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00)
shall be used in its entirety to construct and
engineer the combined facility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and the staff shall
take all necessary steps to facilitate the planning and construction of
this facility.
/s/ EdRar Vnnneman. Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST:
s Maim rP F _ Rroyn
City Clerk
Adopted: Mav 29 , 1973.
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