HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS-1987-047-R-8747-R-87
A RESOLUTION
•Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an i Agreement with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
and the State of Illinois
Department of Transportation (IDOT),
for the Construction of a Viaduct
under the Elevated Tracks at Clark Street
WHEREAS, the Chicago Transit Authority owns and
operates the elevated tracks over Clark Street and will own the
proposed Clark Street viaduct and retaining wall from Clark
Street to University Place along the west line of the CTA
(right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has prepared all
plans and specifications for the construction of the Clark
Street viaduct and for other improvements including Clark
• Street, sewer, water, and a service drive and retaining wall
from Clark Street to University Place; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois Department of
Transportation has appropriated $2.25 million for the
construction of the Clark street viaduct and will award the
contract;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the City Manager of the City of
Evanston is hereby authorized and
directed to negotiate and enter into an agreement
• 'with the Chicago Transit Authority and the State
of Illinois Department of Transportation to
construct a viaduct under the CTA elevated tracks
at Clark Street and other related improvements
•
such as Clark Street pavement, sewer, water, storm
water detention, a service drive, and retaining
wall.
l SECTION 2: This resolution shall be in full force
and effect from and after its passage
and approval in the manner provided by law.,
i
f Mayor
Attest:
city/Clerk
i Adopted August, 1987
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