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RESOLUTION
FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE
OF ASTATE-MAINTAINED ROADWAY FOR A PUBLIC EVENT
WHEREAS, the[ ntdn~ ~f . ~~m pn'sClu}~ is sponsoring a 17C1.1~ ~ I~,P„ in the
~f of Cl]ln+bif. ,which event constitutes a public purpose; \~
WHEREAS, this ~a.l"(~ d2 will require the temporary closure of C ~ b
a state highway in the ~.! -{~ of Ct-~rrtnv~ from~° , ~ h S C
~nc.~~ ~ ~ sT~~-to C~ ~~~-ct~ lart~~~a,~l~
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 ~~~ ~ {i~.l
of the--~--- of l that permission to close FtC:7l~~ L
~ ~ ~ ,from ~ ~ ~ a.YYI • to ~ L~'• . ~ F1M . as above
designated, be requested of the Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED thact this closure shall occur during the approximate time period
between ~ (> '~ ~ and I ~ "jUG VY~on J~~ Li~ r~ C~ U ~ 0~ ~ I'L~~Y ~~ , ~~-•
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure is for the public purpose of a
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 the state highway. (The parking of vehicles shall be prohibited on the detour
routes to allow an uninterrupted flow of two-way traffic.)* The detour route shall be as follows:
* (To be used when appropriate.)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the R ~ assumes full responsibility for the
direction, protection and regulation of the traffic during the time the detour is in effect.
/IBE~IT~ FURTHER RESOLVED that police officers or authorized flaggers shall, at the expense of
the ~ ~~, 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 ~-f-~- prior to reopening
the state highway(s).
Resolution for Temporary Closure of a Sheet 2 of 2
State-Maintained Roadway for a Public Event
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., shall be used by the
~~ ~ as may be approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation. These items
shall be provided and installed by the ~-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the c osure and detour shall be marked according to the
Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Hiahways.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an occasional break shall be made in the procession so that
traffic may pass through. In any event, adequate provisions will be made for traffic on intersecting
highways pursuant to conditions noted above. N( OTE: This paragraph is applicable when the
RESOLUTION pertains to a ap rade or when no detour is required.)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1 hereby agrees to assume all liabilities and
pay all claims for any damage which shall be occasioned by the closing described above.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the C ~ shall provide a comprehensive general
liability insurance policy or an additional insured endo sement in the amount of $100,000 per person
and $500,000 aggregate which has the Illinois Department of Transportation and its officials,
employees and agents as insureds and which protects them from all claims arising from the requested
road closing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this RESOLUTION be forwarded 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 permission.
Adopted by the _C•+-.r r~„~,,,~~ of the Ci of . Canton this l9th day of
actober , 2004 , A.D.
MUNICI L CLERK
Approved by the i~Javor of the ~_ of C~w~ this 19th day of
October 2u04 , A.D.
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ATTEST:
MUNICI L CLERK MAY /VILLAGE PRESIDENT
October 12, 2004
City of Canton
Nancy Whites
City Hall
Canton, IL 61520
City of Canton,
This letter is to inform that the Canton Junior Women's Club carries a
liability policy with Country Insurance. Due to the annual Santa Parade, to
be held, on Saturday November 27th, 2004, the intersection of First Avenue
and Illinois Routes 9 and 78 must be closed for a short time period. The
Junior Woman's Club will assume any liability and pay any claims that may
arise from this road closing. We thank you for your help in securing the
details that allow the Junior Women to host the annual Santa Parade in this
wonderful community.
Sincerely,
Lori Davis
Canton Junior Woman's Club