HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #1710ORDINANCE NO. 1710
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION
OF EAST MYRTLE STREET AND NORTH 16~' AVENUE IN THE CITY OF
CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the Legal and Ordinance Committee has determined that it is
necessary and in the best interest of the citizens of Canton, Illinois to place a stop sign at
the intersection of East Myrtle Street and North 16`" Avenue in the City of Canton,
Illinois; and,
WHEREAS, the Canton 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 Southwest corner of 16~' Avenue and
East Myrtle Street in the City of Canton, Illinois, and, that every driver of a
motor vehicle approaching said intersection from the East on Myrtle 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.
2. That any person who violates this Ordinance shall, upon conviction, be
subject to a fine of not less than Seventy-five ($75.00) nor more than Five
Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each such offense.
3. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effective 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 6th day of November , 2001, upon a roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, ~,1est, Meade, Shores,
Fillingha~n.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Alderman Nidiffer.
Attest:
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Nancy White City Clerk
Approved
erry . Bohler, Mayor