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37-R-85
A RESOLUTION
Dedication of the
Mainstream System Tunnel and
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May 24, 1985
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WHEREAS, it is imperative to the health and well being of the
public to protect Lake Michigan against pollution; and
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the community to restore clean
water to the streams and rivers of our area; and
WHEREAS, protection from the damages and hardships of flooding
must be obtained; and
WHEREAS, the Tunnel and Reservoir Plan has been formulated to
protect Lake Michigan, clean up the inland waterways, and provide an outlet
for floodwaters; and
WHEREAS, the Maintenance System of the Tunnel and Reservoir Plan,
consisting of 31.5 miles of rock tunnels ranging in.size to 35 feet in
diameter and lying from 150 to 350 feet below the ground surface and having
I a pumping station capable of pumping 700 million gallons per day from the
tunnels to the surface, has been constructed; and
WHEREAS, the Mainstream System project has been constructed ahead
of schedule and under budget; and
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WHEREAS, the Mainstream System will be dedicated on May 24, 1985;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Evanston, Cook County,Illinois, that the Mainstream Tunnel and Reservoir Plan
System will greatly benefit this area's environment and well being.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on May 24, 1985, the Mainstream Tunnel
and Reservoir System be dedicated and celebrated.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be delivered to the
ilVoyageurs for Clean Water and placed by them in the time capsule at the Main-
stream System dedication ceremony site.
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j Mayor i
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' City Clerk
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Adopted: s� 1985 i
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