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`3054
WHEREAS, the C;-~tf' of C;aczton
is sponsoring a
l ,x~_ ade
in the
Cit'~ of (.,anton which event constitutes a public purpose;
'f~ WHEREAS, this Parade will require the temporary closure of lliino~_s
~:t oc 7v ~ a state highway in the Cite of CaTltOri from 1611 E. Che3triut
to Cantrn1 O~lu~~ e
WHEREAS, Section 4-408 of the Illinois Highway Code authorizes the Department
of Transportation to issue permits to local authorities to temporarily close portions
of state highways for such public purposes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the _ Canton City Co-~mcil
of the C""=t~' of Canton
at 9 £x 7v from lull L . Q1est"i:ut ~t
that permission to close ~-~-1~ oi.:~
to Eton :>q,UaZ'e as above
designated, be requested of the Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure shall occur during the approximate time
period between 10:00 t1.2and 1:00 P •-.Ton '~ursda,' July 4th
19 ay
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure is for the public purpose of a
.grade
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that traffic from that closed portion of highway shall
be detoured over routes with an all weather surface that can accept the anticipated
traffic, which will be maintained to the satisfaction of the Department and which is
conspicuously marked for the benefit of traffic diverted from tiie state highway.
(The parking of vehicles shall be prohibited on the detour routes to allow an uninter-
rupted flow of two-way traffic.)* The detour route shall be as follows:
*To be used when appropriate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the C~-~' assumes full responsibility for the
direction, protection and regulation of the traffic during the time the detour is in
effect.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that police officers or authorized flaggers shall, at
the expense of the Cit;,~ be positioned at each end of the closed section and
at other points (such as intersections) as may be necessary to assist in directing
traffic through the detour.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that police officers, flaggers and officials shall
permit emergency vehicles in emergency situations to pass through the closed area as
swiftly as is safe for all concerned.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all debris shall be removed by the Lily
prior to reopening the state highways.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., shall be used
by the Cit<a as may be approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
These items shall be provided and installed by the City
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the closure and detour shall be marked according
to the Illinois Manual on Traffic Control Devices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an occasional break shay 1 be made in the proces-
sion so that traffic may pass through. In~any event, adequate provisions will be
made for traffic on intersecting highways pursuant to conditions noted above.
(NOTE: This paragraph is applicable when the RESOLUTION pertains to a ap tads or
when no detour is required.)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the -~~y hereby agrees to assume all liabilities
and pay all claims for any damage which shall be occasioned by the closing described
above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City shall provide a comprehensive general
liability insurance policy or an additional insured endorsement in the amount of
$100,000 per person and $500,000 aggregate which has the Illinois Department of
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Transportation and its officials, employees and agents as insureds and which protects
them from all claims arising from the requested road closing.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this RESOLUTION be foxwazded to the
Department of Transportation to serve as a formal request for the permission
sought in this resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said per-
.,
mission.
ADOPTED by the Cantcm C~~ty CoLm_cil of the City of C~'7?ton
this 18th day of Jtm~ 19 ~1, ~1.D.
UNICIPA CLERK .
this
ATTEST:
MUNICIP L CLERK
~i(f~, ~~
APPROVED by the City Cow~cil of the City of C~iton.
18tY'i day of Jam-=e 19 ~=1 , A.D.
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Illinois Department of Transportafion
Division of Highways/District 4
6035 North, Knoxville Avenue/Peoria, Illinois/61614
June 2~ 19°~
City of Canton
210 East Chestnut Street
Canton, IL 61520
Attn: Nancy 4lhites, City Clerk
Gentlemen:
In accordance with your request and in reliance upon
conditions noted in your RESOLUTION dated June 18,
1991, the Department of Transportation grants the
City of Canton permission, subject to the aforesaid
conditions, to temporarily close a portion of a
state-maintained highway as specified in this
RESOLUTION between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Thursday,
July 4, 1991, for 15 minute or less intervals for a
parade.
If requested, signs for the closure are available from
the Department on a loan basis_ In such case, our
Bureau cf Traffic should be contacted at 693-6576 at
least two days in advance of the date needed_ Office
hours are weekdays from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m_ It
will be the responsibility of the borrowing agency to
see that these materials are returned to the location
where they are obtained.
Please Hate that your RESOLUTION was received in this
office on June 20, 1991.
Very truly yours,
D. E. Risinger
District Engineer
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By: Michael Ripp
District Traffic Engineer
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AFOTE: Blank RESOLUTION form attached for use in
preparing any future request.