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ORDINANCE NO. 101 1
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 11, SECTION 2 OF THE CANTON
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BOAT LICENSE REQUIREMIIV'I'S.
WfIEREA.S, the Lake, Buildings and Grounds Committee has determined that
it is necessary and in the best interest of the City of Canton to amend
Title 8, Chapter 11, Section 2 of the Canton Municipal Code relating to boat
license requirements at Lake Canton; and,
Wf~REAS, the Canton City Council has made a similar determination.
NO6~, Tf~REFORE, BE IT ORDAINID BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CANTON,
Fulton County, Illinois as follows:
1. That Title 8, Chapter 11, Section 2 of the Canton Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"8-11-2: BOATING LICENSE REQUIRID: All persons operating boats
or watercraft on Lake Canton shall first pay fees and
obtain licenses as follows:
Boat Motor
Horsepower City Resident Non-Resident Daily
*0 $6.00 $8.00 $?..00
Under 20 $12.00 $16.00 $4.00
39 thru 20 $40.00 $60.00 $8.00
85 thru 40 $50.00 $90.00 $12.00
*(Includes electric motors less than 1 HP.)
All of the foregoing licenses are annual licenses running from
January 1 through December 31 of the calendar year, excepting
only the daily licenses as above set forth. The daily license
rates apply equally to City residents and non-residents. The
daily license is valid for not more than 24 consecutive hours
from the time of its issuance.
Limitations on License:
1. No license shall be issued for any boat or craft temporarily
or permanently equipped with any motor or engine in excess of eighty-
five (85) horsepower.
2. No license shall be issued for any boat or craft equipped
with sleeping facilities.
3. All licenses shall be obtained by making application with
the Cashier of the Water and Sewer Department at the City Building,
210 East Chestnut Street, Canton, Illinois, and each person applying
for a license, as aforesaid, shall present evidence to show that the
boat or craft is properly registered with the State, if required.
4. All owners and operators of boats and craft operated on Lake
Canton shall carry liability and property damage insurance on each
such boat or craft.
5. No boat or craft shall be powered by motor or engine between
one hour after sunset and sunrise.
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6. For purposes of this Section, City Resident is defined as
all persons whose principal residence is within the corporate limits
of the City of Canton; or, who awn Lake Lot Leases and who are
current on lease payments and who are otherwise in full compliance
with their lease provisions. The address as set forth on the appli-
cant's driver's license shall be primae faciae proof of residence.
7. Citizens of the age of 65 or over will receive a twenty-five
(25~) percent discount of the boat license fees.
8. Bass Clubs will receive a fifty (50~) percent discount of the
daily rate license fee for the duration of the bass tournaments."
2. That Title 8, Chapter 11, Section 2 of the Canton Municipal Code here-
tofore in force and effect is, to the extent inconsistent herewith, repealed.
3. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten days after
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.
PASSID by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois
at a regular meeting this ~r~ day of p„ r;l 1984, upon a roll call
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vote as follows:
AYES: Aldermen Horr, May, Carl, Workman, Sarff, Savill, Hammond,
Kovachevich.
~yS; None.
ABSENT : N one .
APPROVED:
Donald E. Edwards, Mayor.
ATTEST:
White City Clerk
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