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' ORDINANCE NO. 1203
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF EAST
WALNUT STREET AND SOUTH SEVENTH AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CANTON,
FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
WHEREAS, the Legal and Ordinance Committee of the Canton
City Council has determined that it is necessary and in the best
interest of the citizens of Canton, Illinois to place stop signs
at the intersection of East Walnut Street and South Seventh
Avenue in the City of Canton, Illinois; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton
County, Illinois has made a similar determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CANTON, Fulton County, Illinois as follows:
1. That a stop sign shall be placed at the Northeast corner
of the intersection of East Walnut Street and South Seventh
Avenue in the City of Canton, Illinois, and, that every driver of
a motor vehicle approaching said intersection from the East shall
bring the vehicle under his control to a complete stop before
entering said intersection and shall only then proceed when a
safe interval occurs in traffic.
2. That a stop sign shall be placed at the Southwest corner
of the intersection of East Walnut Street and South Seventh
Avenue in the City of Canton, Illinois, and, that every driver of
a motor vehicle approaching said intersection from the West shall
bring the vehicle under his control to a complete stop before
entering said intersection and shall only then proceed when a
safe interval occurs in traffic.
3. That the Street Superintendent shall post appropriate
signs informing the public of this Ordinance.
4. That any person who violates this Ordinance shall, upon
conviction, be subject to a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars
($50.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each
such offense.
5. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
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' ten (10) days of ter its passage by the City Council of the City
of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, approval by the Mayor
thereof, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton
County, Illinois at a regular meeting this 19th day of
.7„__~, , 1988, upon a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Aldermen Chapman, May, Meade, Sarff, Zilly, Kov-
achevich.
NAY5: None.
ABSENT: Aldermen Bohler, Steck.
APPROVED:
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Donald E. Edwards, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nan Whit , City Clerk