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A RESOLUTION
Establishing a Delegation of Three Aldermen to
meet with Northwestern University
WHEREAS on September 10, 1990, the City Council
is passed an ordinance establishing a tuition tax, which was
subsequently vetoed by the Mayor;
WHEREAS, during debate regarding the tuition tax
ordinance, there appeared to be a consensus among both
proponents and opponents of the ordinance that Northwestern
University should voluntarily contribute more toward the fiscal
health of the City;
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to continue its
efforts to seek from Northwestern University long-term, more
meaningful and significant contributions to the community;
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that these
additional contributions will help the City in its efforts to
provide tax relief to its citizens as well indicating to the
community the high degree of civic and social responsibility of
• Northwestern University;
Whereas, the City Council believes that in order to
encourage these ends, the City and Northwestern University
should engage in honest, frank and serious discussions;
Whereas, the City Council believes that a delegation
established and appointed by the City Council is the best way to
further these discussions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby establishes
a delegation of three Council members to
discuss with Northwestern University the issues raised above.
SECTION 2: That the three members of the delegation
• appointed by the City Council shall be
Alderman Beth Davis, Alderman Gene Feldman, and Alderman Cheryl
Wollin.
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SECTION 3: That the delegation should report regularly
to the Council in order to communicate the
status and content of the discussions and to receive direction
from the Council, but in no event shall those reports be less
. than quarterly.
SECTION 4: That in the event a vacancy occurs in the
delegation, a new delegate shall be
appointed by vote of the City Council.
G ,
Mayor
ATTEST
City Clerk
Adopte �/, 1990
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