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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE O'HARE NOISE COMPATIBILITY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, pursuant to authority granted by an ordinance adopted by the Chicago City Council on October 30, 1996, and Section 10 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution and the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (5 ILCS 220), the City entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement Relating to the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (the "Intergovernmental Agreement") by and among the City and various municipalities and public school districts (as defined in the Intergovernmental Agreement, "Participants"); and
WHEREAS, the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission ("ONCC") was established pursuant to the Intergovernmental Agreement and provides a common forum for interested parties to have a voice in noise issues related to the Airport; and
WHEREAS, by its terms, the Intergovernmental Agreement became effective in November of 1996 and the term was extended from December 31, 2005 to December 31, 2010, and again the term was extended to December 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS, ONCC has indicated a desire to approve the amended Intergovernmental Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the County of Cook is currently a member of the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2014 the Chicago City Council considered a revised Intergovernmental Agreement adding terms to allow for a representative from Ward 40 to serve on the ONCC; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chicago approved the revised Intergovernmental Agreement which is attached to this Resolution as "EXHIBIT A."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Commissioners of Cook County:
SECTION 1. That the recitals set forth herein above are incorporated herein by reference as the factual basis for this transaction.
SECTION 2. That the President is hereby authorized to execute, and County Clerk attest, th...
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