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59-R-25
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Clerk to Sign an Illinois Department of
Transportation MFT Resolution for Improvement under the Illinois
Highway Code for Green Bay Road Project
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the free flow of traffic and ensure safety to
the motoring public and pedestrians, the City of Evanston and the Illinois Department of
Transportation (“IDOT”), intend to enter into an Illinois Department of Transportation
Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code, a copy of which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 1, for improvements to Green Bay Road within
the City of Evanston; and
WHEREAS, said roadway improvements consist of traffic signal upgrade,
streetscape, new ADA ramps at intersections, street light upgrade, sewer work, pavement
repairs, drainage/utility structure adjustments, base patching, asphalt grinding and
roadway resurfacing, parkway restoration and related incidental work along the Green
Bay Road & Central Street; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City Clerk to execute the IDOT
Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code , allocating a portion of the
City’s Motor Fuel Tax funds in the principal amount of Two Million Six Hundred Nine Six
Hundred Fifty dollars ($2,609,650.00) to pay for said Green Bay Improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests
of the City to execute the aforementioned resolution for certain Street Improvements,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are hereby found as fact and
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2: The City Clerk is hereby authorized to sign and attest to the
Resolution for Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code between the City of Evanston
and IDOT, attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
SECTION 3: That this Resolution 59-R-25 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, Deputy City Clerk
Adopted: __________________, 2025
Approved as to form:
_______________________________
Alexandra Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
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EXHIBIT 1
Resolution for Improvement Under the
Illinois Highway Code
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EXHIBIT 2