HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 26-73 09/04/1973
RESOLUTION NO. 26-73
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE METROPOLITAN SANITARY
DISTRICT BASIN PROPOSED TO BE LOCATED
AT CENTRAL AND BUSSE ROADS
WHEREAS, the Villages of Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights have requested
the Metropolitan Sanitary District to consider early construction of the Central
Basin which is included in the Metropolitan Sanitary District's O'Hare Collection
Facility Program; and
WHEREAS, such early construction would assure the existence of sufficient outfall
so that local flood control programs will be feasible; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid Metropolitan Sanitary District O'Hare ColJlection Facility
Program provides for the construction of a 850 acre-foot Central Basin; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the early construction of 130 acre-feet
of the ultimate 850 acre-foot Central Basin would provide the needed improvement
in existing outfall conditions and bring about a corresponding reduction in costs
and otherwise alleviate flooding hardships to the Villages of Mount Prospect and
Arlington Heights; and
WHEREAS, both of the aforesaid Villages of Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights
have heretofore adopted and supported the Metropolitan Sanitary District's Under-
flow Plan by the adoption and passage of Village Board Resolutions in support
thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That the President and Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan Sani-
tary District of Greater Chicago be and they are hereby urged to approve the early
partial construction of 130 acre-feet of the Central Basin (eventually to be 850
acre-feet in size), which is included in the Metropolitan Sanitary District's O'Hare
Collection Facility Program.
SECTION TWO: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: 6
NA YS: 0
PASSED and APPROVED this 4th
ATTEST: J
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