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RESOLUTION NO. R � �J <br /> RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE <br /> MEDIUM SECURITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY <br /> WHEREAS, the State of Illinois, the Governor and the Department of Corrections have <br /> solicited applications for consideration of sites for a new medium security correctional facility; <br /> and, <br /> WHEREAS, the location of such facility in the Decatur area would provide an economic <br /> and emotional boost for a community where unemployment rates are historically and currently <br /> above the State average; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the project would bring up to 450 staff jobs to the community and have a <br /> construction period of up to 24 months providing 250 trade jobs; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Decatur can provide all necessary municipal and related services <br /> specified for the facility; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Decatur will obtain site control over property in the Decatur area <br /> which meets all of the Illinois Department of Corrections' requirements; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the cooperation of all jurisdictions of local government is essential to insure <br /> the successful development and operation of such facility. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY <br /> OF DECATUR, ILLINOIS: <br /> Section 1. That the City of Decatur wishes to be considered for the location of a medium <br /> security prison facility and be it further resolved that the City Clerk is authorized and directed to <br /> forward a copy of this resolution to Governor Edgar and Department of Corrections Director <br /> Washington. <br /> PRESENTED and ADOPTED this l lth day of September, 1995. <br /> II_�._ <br /> ._.---=-�,�l,--� �.._,._,.����f� <br /> � <br /> Terry M. Howley, Mayor.___ <br /> _ _._.---- <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Phyllis E. ds, City Clerk <br />