HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 24-R-26, Authorizing an Application to the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways for Invest in Cook 2026 Grant Funding for Design Engineering Services for Transportation (1) (1)
3/09/2026
24-R-26
A RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION Authorizing an Application to the Cook County
Depar tment of Transpor tation and Highways for Invest in Cook 2026
Grant Funding for Design Engineering Ser vices for Transpor tation
Infrastr ucture Improvements on Main Street
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston seeks to address the livability and
environmental needs of our community with green infrastructure opportunities when
performing public works projects; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways
administers the Invest in Cook Program, which provides competitive grant funding to
municipalities for eligible transportation project phases, including planning and design
engineering services; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to apply for Invest in Cook 2026 funding to
support the support design engineering services of transportation infrastructure
improvements identified in the City’s Capital Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project will enhance transportation safety,
mobility, and connectivity within the community, and design engineering services are
necessary to advance the project toward implementation and future construction; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the City to seek
Invest in Cook funding to assist in offsetting the costs associated with construction of
this project.
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24-R-26
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein by reference
as though fully restated.
SECTION 2: City staff is hereby authorized to prepare and submit an
application to the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways for Invest in
Cook 2026 funding in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for design engineering
services for transportation infrastructure improvements on Main Street, which will
enhance transportation safety, mobility, and connectivity within the community and
advance the project toward implementation and future construction.
SECTION 3: That this Resolution 24-R-26 shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
_______________________________
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: __________________, 2026
_______________________________
Daniel Biss, Mayor
Approved as to form:
_______________________________
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
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