1. Public Works EVANSTON ILLINOIS January 12, 2015 Newspaper Boxes Rajeev Dahal Senior Project Manager

2. Public Works New Multi-Compartment Boxes Each location holds 3 coin operated and 6 free publications

3. Public Works Program rules Permit application: City website, 3-1-1 Identify publication, contact Information, and preferred locations Permit reviewed and issued Permit renewal required at the end of the calendar year Removal of individual newspaper racks Maintain boxes in clean condition

4. Public Works Before Reduces clutter Provides better walkable space After

5. Public Works COMPLETED LOCATIONS Initial Phase: Church at: Maple, Sherman, Chicago Davis at: Chicago, Orrington, west of Benson, Oak 24 publications notified, asked to identify 3 preferred locations 15 applications received Permits issued to 3 paid and 12 free publications Boxes for 3 paid publications available at 2 locations Boxes for 6 free publications available at 4 locations Individual racks removed – 84

6. Public Works Business District/Shopping Areas: Existing Racks Boxes Needed Year Downtown 44 4 2015 Central Street 35 3 2015 Main Street 20 2 2015 Chicago/Dempster 11 1 2016 South Blvd/CTA 10 1 2016 Noyes Street 6 1 2016 Howard Street 5 1 2016 Dempster/Dodge 3 1 2016 Foster Street/CTA 2 1 2016 Church/Dodge None 1 2016 NEXT STEPS

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8. Funding: Cost per multi-unit box: $2,000 CIP Fund: Pedestrian Safety, Pavement Markings, Streetlights Budget: $150,000 Recommended funding: $15,000 - $20,000 in 2015 and 2016