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R E S 0 L U T I 0 N
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WHEREAS, the FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL is 8ponsoring a P`�pE in the
CITY oE CANTON, IL , which event constitutea a public purpose;
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WHEREAS, this _�arade will require the temporary closure of ROUTE 9
, a state highway in the Citv of Canton, IL from 10:00 o'clock a.m.
to 12:00 o'clock noon
WHEREAS, Section 4-408 of the Illinois Hig}�way Code authori2es 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 �ity Council
of the Cit Canton, IL Route 9 Q-
Y of that permission to close ��
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designated, be requested of tt-�e Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED rhat this closure shall occur during tt�e approximate time
period between 10 a.m and 12 noon on Saturdav + �P�temhPr �►
1991 .
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BE IT FURTHuR RESOLVED that this closure is for the public purpose of a
parade
BE �T FURTHER RESOLVED that traffic from that closed porCion of highway shall
be detr�cired nver 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
con�picuously marked for the benefit of traffic diverted from ttie 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 st�all be as follows:
*To be used when appropriate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the CITY assumes full responsibility for the
direc[ion, protection and regulation of tlie traffic during the time the detour is in
effect.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that police officers or sutharized flaggers shall, at
[he expense of the �ITY , he 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 a11 debris shall be removed by the CITY
prior to reopening the state highways.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such signs, flags, barricades, etc. , shall be used
by the (;TT as may be approved by tt�e Illinois Department of Transportation.
These items shall be provided and installed by the (;TTY
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 shall be made in the proces-
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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 rade or
when no detour is required.)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the CITY hereby agrees to assume all liabilities
and pay all claims for any damage whic}i shall be occasioned by the closing described
above.
BE IT FURTH�R RESOLVED that ttie �ITY 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 whict� 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 tl�e requested road closing.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this RESOLUTION be �ozwazded to the
Department of Transportation to serve as a formal request for the permission
sougtit in this resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said per-
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mission.
ADOPTED by the City Council of ttie City of Canton, IL
this __ 16th day of Ju1y , 1 g9]. A.D.
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MUNICI L CLERK ,
APPROVED by the Mayor of ttie City of Canton, IL
this 16th day of J�y , 19�, A.D.
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MUNICI L CLERK MA OR
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P. O. Box 151 "A F'riendly City" Canton, lllinois 61620
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. July 9, 1991
The Honorable Donald E.Edwards and City Council
Mayor of the City of Canton,Ill. City of Canton,Ill.
210 East Chestnut 210 East Chestnut
Canton,IL 61520 Canton,IL 61520
Please be advised that the Canton Friendship Festival Association, Inc. will indemnify and hold
harmless the City of Canton, Illinois, its agents and employees, of and from any accidents or clauns wluch
might or do arise out of the Friendslup Festival Parade to be held Saturday,September 7, 1991.
Our insurance agent is:
K&K Insurance Agency,Inc.
1712 Magnavox Way,P.O.Box 2338
Fort Wayne,IN 46801.
Canton Friendship Festival Association,Inc.
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Iliinois Department of Transportation
Division of Highways/District 4
6035 North Knoxvilie Avenue/Peoria, Illinois/61614
July v�, ��J-J1.
�:i.ty of Gan.ton -
�10 East Chestnut
Cant,on, ZL E15'?_0
Attn: Nancy Whites, c:,ity Cl.er.k
{aentlemen:
In accordance with your requ�st and in reliance -up�n
conditians nc�ted in your� RESULUTION �lated July 16,
1991 , the Uepartment of Transportation grants the City
of Canton permission, subject to the aforesaid
conditions, to temporarily clos� a portion a£ a stata-
maintai.ned highway as sfie�ified i.n thi� RE;OLUZ'IUN
betwe�n 10:00 a_m. and 1�':00 noon, Saturday, Segtember
'', 1991, fur a publie event. F'leaue note that the
RES(�LUTION has been revise,_� to indicate the Illinois 9
r_,losure paintU as cli��^us�ed wi.th M�. White� this ciate.
If r�que�ted, additi.onal �i�n�� for the cl��ure are
�cvailable from the Department on a loan bauiU. In
ut�ch case, our• Bureau af Tra��ic should b� cantacteci
at 693-6576 at, least two c�ays in advanc.e of the date
needed. Off ice hours are weekc�ay� from �i:OQ a.m.
until 4.30 p.m. It will ��e the resFonsibilit,y of the
�orrowing agency ta Uee that these material� are
r�eturned ta the location where they are obtained .
Very truly yazars,
D. E_ Risin�er•
District Engineer
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By: Michael E. Rip�el
District Traffic Engineer•
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cc: Diutrict 1� Tllinois Stata Palice
Ui�trict Mair.ztenance
Di�trict Traff�c
NOTE: 131ank RESOLUTION �arm attach�d far use in
preparing any future request.
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