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RE30LUTION
FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE
OF A STATE-MAINTAINED ROADWAY FOR A PUBLIC EVENT
WHEREAS, the
the Cites of _
C .H . S . Student Cotu~.cil ~ sponsoring a Parade ~
Canton ,which event constitutes a public purpose;
WHEREAS, this Parade will require the temporary closure of Il Route 9
& 78 , a state highway in the City of Canton from East Locust
at 1st Avenue to ;
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 Canton City Council
of the City of CaritClri that permission to close Il Route 9 & 78
from Fast Tn~yvGt Strut to ~ Gt Avenue as above
designated, be requested of the Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure shall occur during the approximate time
period between 3:30 pm and 4:30 p .m.on October ~ 6th ~ 2000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure is for the public purpose of a
Hc~mecomin~ parade
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.i* The detour
route shall be as follows:
* (To be used when appropriate.)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City assumes full responsibility for the
direction, protection and regulation of the traffic during the time the detour is in effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that police officers or authorized flaggers shall, at the
expense of the ['j,~r , 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 swifltly as is safe
for all concerned.
Be it further resolved that all debris shall be removed by the City prior to reopening
reopening the state highway(s).
Resolution for Temporary Closure of a
8t~te-Maintained Roadway for a Public Event
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., shall be used by the
City as may be approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation. These
items shaII be provided and installed by the C1tY
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the closure and detour shall be marked according to
the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.
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. NOTE: This paragraph is
applicable when the RESOLUTION pertains to a garade 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 which shall be occasioned by the closing described above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the C~i fi~ 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 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
56resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said permission.
Adopted by the City Cotazci.l of the C~-~' of Canton this 5th day
of get~temh?r , 2000 , A.D.
MUNI AL CLERK
Approved by the .~~yor of the Cif' of ~t~ this 5th day
Of C.+r.tcmhcr , 2000 , A.D.
ATTEST: ~
MUN IPAL LERK MAYOR
CANTON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT N0.66
20 WEST WALNUT STREET
CANTON, ILLINOIS 61520-2591
PHONE 309-647-9411
August 22, 2000
Mrs. Nancy Whites
City Clerk
210 East Chestnut
Canton, IL 61520
Dear Mrs. Whites:
At the regular meeting of August 21st the Board of Education of Canton Union
School District No. 66 approved the issuance of a certificate of insurance. In this
manner, the Board of Education has agreed to assume any liabilities and pay any
claims that may arise from the road closings necessitated by the Canton High School
Homecoming Parade to be held on Friday, October 6, 2000, commencing at 3:30 P.M.
The Board further wishes to express appreciation to the City of Canton, its officers
and employees, for their cooperation in making this event possible.
Sincerely,
R~ ~~~~
Ralph Grimm
Superintendent
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