HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 207-R-26 ITEP Emerson Underpass (1) (2)
09/14/2026
207-R-26
A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AND SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM THE ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE EMERSON STREET
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN UNDERBRIDGE CROSSING
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston is applying for funding through the Illinois
Department of Transportation's Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) for
the Emerson Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Underbridge Crossing Improvements Project
(the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Project will provide an ADA-accessible bicycle and
pedestrian connection beneath the Emerson Street bridge, connecting Beck Park to the
North Shore Channel Trail, and will include improvements necessary to facilitate safe and
accessible bicycle and pedestrian travel; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program provides
funding for eligible transportation enhancement projects that improve bicycle and
pedestrian facilities and enhance connectivity within local communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has available funds to finance the twenty
percent (20%) non-Federal match and the financial capability to maintain and manage
the completed Project in a safe and attractive manner for public use; and
WHEREAS, as part of its proposal, the City must sign and submit a Local
Assurance document indicating its willingness and ability to perform the Project;
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207-R-26
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized to sign, and the City
Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston, the
ITEP application for the Emerson Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Underbridge Crossing
Improvements Project.
SECTION 2: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
negotiate any additional conditions of the application as may be determined to be in the
best interest of the City.
SECTION 3: This Resolution 207-R-26 shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
_______________________________
Daniel Biss, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: __________________, 2026
Approved as to form:
_______________________________
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
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