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G , (�`�'�, <br /> RESOLUTION NO. R '� `� <br /> RESOLDTION IN SIIPPORT OF A <br /> MAXIMO1rI PRISON FACILITY <br /> W�iS, the Governor and Department of Corrections have <br /> expressed an interest in constructing and operating a super <br /> maximum prison facility; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the location of such a facility is important to <br /> municipalities, the Department of Corrections, and state <br /> government; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Decatur believes that there are <br /> advantages to placing such a facility in a central location; and, <br /> WHffi2EAS, the City of Decatur is such a centrally located <br /> site; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the unemployment rate in Decatur has historically <br /> been above the State average; and, <br /> WRiEREAS, construction and operation of such a facility will <br /> result in new jobs; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the cooperation of local government is essential to <br /> the successful development and management of such a facility. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY CODNCIL OF THE <br /> CITY OF DECATQR, ILLINOIS: <br /> Section 1. That the City of Decatur wishes to be <br /> considered for the location of a super maximum prison facility <br /> which is owned and operated by the State of Illinois and be it <br /> further resolved that the City Clerk is authorized and directed <br /> to forward a copy of this resolution to Governor Edgar and <br /> Department of Corrections Director Peters. <br /> PRESENTED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1993 . <br /> � <br /> � / . <br /> �C/ � <br /> ERIK C. ECHNITZ, R <br /> A ST: <br /> / � � � <br /> � ,��i .�-����/,� �n _ <br /> HY SS E. SANDS CITY CL <br /> /` j/� C <br /> �'��-��_ �-�7'��.2�c� � � <<� C ��Z� ��G� <br /> - � �� ��' <br />