HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 222-R-26 Reaffirming the City_s Commitment to Operationalize Language Accessibility (1)09/28/2026
222-R-26
A RESOLUTION
AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO OPERATIONALIZE
LANGUAGE ACCESSIBILITY AND ADOPTING A LANGUAGE
ACCESS PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston embraces its linguistic diversity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston recognizes that there are an increased number
of community members who speak a language other than English; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston believes that all community members should
have equal, accurate, and timely access to City of Evanston programs, services, and
information in a dignified and respectful manner; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston aims to meet all requirements of Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, as it relates to addressing the needs of Limited -English Proficient
(LEP) persons within this community; and
WHEREAS, based on the data from the four-factor analysis, the City of Evanston
has developed Language Access Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Evanston City Council deems it appropriate to affirm a strong
commitment providing language access,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The City of Evanston will continue its commitment to an annual
review of language access practices in its operations and make the appropriate
adjustments and improvements.
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SECTION 2: The City of Evanston will begin the work to transition from
Language Access Guidelines to a Language Access Plan and will adopt and strive
to abide by all aspects of the guidelines set forth in said Language Access Plan.
SECTION 3: The Evanston City Council affirms its commitment to supporting
the operationalization of language accessibility by: (1) supporting the needs of the
community and City staff in the annual budget; and (2) participating in Language
Access training to deepen our understanding of how our decisions can hinder or
promote language accessibility.
SECTION 4: This resolution 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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