HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution #0918RESOLUTION NO. 918
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND WELCOMING THE PLACEMENT
OF A MEDIUM SECURITY PRISON IN OR NEAR THE CITY
OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County,
Illinois has been made aware of the possibility of the Illinois
Department of Corrections locating a medium security prison housing
not more than 750 inmates in Fulton County, Illinois; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County,
Illinois has debated and considered the placement of such a medium
security prison in or near the City of Canton.
NOW, THEREFORE, UPON CONSIDERATION, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CANTON AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the placement of a medium security prison housing not
more than 750 inmates in or near the City of Canton would be in the
best interest of both the City of Canton and of the Illinois Department
of Corrections.
2. That the City of Canton approves and welcomes the placement of
such a medium security prison in or near the City of Canton upon terms
and conditions hereinafter to be agreed to by the City of Canton and
the Illinois Department of Corrections.
3. That the City Clerk of the City of Canton is hereby directed
and instructed to send three (3) certified copies of this Resolution
to the Illinois Department of `Corrections.
4. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon
its passage by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County,
Illinois and approval by the Mayor thereof.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County,
Illinois and APPROVED by the Mayor thereof this 1st day of
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APPROVED: ~ ~ ,
Donald E. Edwards, Mayor.
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ATTEST: ~ ,
a cy W i es, City C erk.