HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance # 1913ORDINANCE NO. 1913
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A STOP SIGN ON SOUTHBOUND VANBUREN COURT AT
THE INTERSECTION OF VANBUREN COURT AND WALNUT STREET AND FOR A STOP SIGN
AT THE NORTH END OF THE ALLEY AT WALNUT STREET IN THE CITY OF CANTON,
FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the Streets and Garbage Committee has determined that it is necessary and in the best
interest of the citizens of Canton, Illinois to place stop signs on southbound VanBuren Court at the intersection
of VanBuren Court and Walnut Street and at the North End of the Alley at Walnut Street in the City of Canton,
Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the City Council 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 northwest corner of the intersection of VanBuren Court and
Walnut Street and that every driver of a motor vehicle approaching said intersection from the North
going toward the South on VanBuren Court shall bring the vehicle under his or her 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 north end of the alley that extends between Walnut Street and
Maple Street and that every driver of a motor vehicle approaching the north end of the alley at its
intersection with Walnut Street shall bring the vehicle under his or her control to a complete stop before
entering said intersection and shall only then proceed when a safe interval occurs in traffic.
3. That any person who violates this Ordinance shall, upon conviction or plea, be subject to a fine of not
less than Seventy-five ($75.00) nor more than Five Hundred ($500.00) dollars for each such offense.
4. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) 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.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois at a regular meeting this 16th
day of October , 2007 upon a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: ~-dermen Schenck, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Strandberg, Lewis.
NAYS: None .
ABSENT: Aldermen Berardi, Meade.
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Nancy Whit ,City Clerk