When City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz first recommended Robert Crown's new construction back in 2009, he suggested it was feasible to expect it could be done with no money to the City. Left, Bobkiewicz recommendation; Right, Ald. Wilson response As...
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Budget & Spending, News
City to Host Meeting Wednesday on Robert Crown Community Center
Updated Feb. 17, 2019 The City is hosting a community meeting this Wednesday, February 13, 2019 to discuss concerns regarding the Robert Crown project's escalating costs ($53.3 million), debt service ($80-90 million, depending on bonds issued this year) and controversial private deals...
Budget & Spending, News
Evanston’s Financing for $90 million+ Robert Crown Project & Debt Costs
The City of Evanston's will have to maneuver its budget over the next 25 years to account for the $91.1 financed price tag for the new Robert Crown Center's $53.3 million construction and almost $37.8 million debt service costs. The...
Budget & Spending
Timetable of Robert Crown $18-$53 million cost increases
Robert Crown Center project costs soared from $18 million to $53 million in three years. Much of the new costs can be attributed to increased scope, such as additions of a third artificial turf field and larger and additional interior...
Budget & Spending, News
Quick Guide to Evanston’s Bond Sales & Debt Limit
Last June, Evanston City Council voted to raise its debt limit to approve sale of $85 million in its general obligation bonds, chiefly to pay for the Robert Crown Center's expanding costs. If upon hearing this, you experienced immediate sticker...
City Council, Management, News
Suffredin Calls for Public Discussion on City Manager
Ald. Suffredin this morning issued a statement calling for the Mayor and City Council "to have a properly noticed, open, and public discussion about the future of the City Manager position," Evanston's current City Manager is Wally Bobkiewicz. Suffredin alludes to the...
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Dr. Lawrence Crosby Issues Statement, poses challenge
Dr. Lawrence Crosby, the former Northwestern University student who was arrested in 2015, and with whom the City just approved payment of $1.25 million in a settlement, has issued a statement inviting those interested in joining him in identifying and...
City Council, City of Evanston, News, Resident Advocacy
Video: Harley Clarke Interior & Grounds
Harley Clarke has been off limits to the public since the Evanston Arts Center vacated the City-owned property in 2015. The City's Preservation Commission was allowed to tour the grounds on Oct. 20, 2018, in preparation for its consideration of...
City Council, Legal Department, News
City Should Approve Crosby Settlement, Admit Wrongdoing | Editorial
Update Jan. 28, 2019, 9:19pm: Council approved settlement terms on consent agenda without discussion and without admission of liability By Misty Witenberg City Council will vote tonight on approval of a $1.25 million settlement with Dr. Lawrence Crosby, the former doctoral student...
City Council, Resident Advocacy, Speech & Protest
Evanston City Council Further Restricts Public Comment
Update: Council will vote Monday, February 11, 2019 to prohibit ceding time in public comment (O1) Resolution 12-R-19, Amending City Council Rules and Organization of the City Council Section 6 “Citizen Participation” The Rules Committee recommends that the City Council adopt...