HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS-1987-044-R-8744-R-87
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager
• to Apply for a Capital Improvement Grant
from the Illinois Department of Transportation
to Fund the Construction of.a Viaduct
under the CTA Tracks at Clark Street
WHEREAS, the construction of a viaduct under the
Chicago Transit Authority elevated tracks at Clark Street is
necessary to support the traffic flow associated with the
Evanston/Northwestern University Research Park, a major
economic development effort; and
WHEREAS, the Chicago Transit Authority concurred
with the necessity of a new viaduct at Clark Street in a letter
dated April 30, 198.5; and
WHEREAS, funds have been appropriated by the
Illinois Legislature to the State of Illinois Department of
Transportation. Division of Public Transportation to support
the project;
• NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:
SECTION 1: That the City Manager be and hereby is
authorized and directed to apply for
an Illinois Department of Transportation, Division i
of Public Transportation Capital Improvement Grant
for $1.5 million and enter into any necessary
agreements related to said grant.
SECTION 2: This Resolution shall be in full force
and effect from and after its. passage
and approval in the manner provided by law.
May r
Attest:
Chit Clerk
Adopted July 13 , 1987