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RESOLUTION
FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE
OF A STATE-MAINTAINED ROADWAY FOR A PUBLIC EVENT
WHEREAS, the Fri pr,rlchi n Faeti ya,1 is sponsoring a P~'a~ and ftIl1 YtII3n
the [,j,t~~ of ('.fit-rm ,which event constitutes a public purpose;
WHEREAS, this ~r~~c will require the temporary closure of Route 9
a state highway in the C1tY of CarltOil from _
to 12:00 noon
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 City COtmcil
of the City of Canton that permission to close Route 9
from 9 :00 a,m, to 12.00 neon _ 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 9 :OOa.m. and .12:00 on ~~~]tember , 1 A , 1 Qaca
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure is for the public purpose of a
parade and fLm rim
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 C1tY 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 City , be positioned at each ead 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 City prior to reopening
9:00 a.m,
reopening the state highway(s).
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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
City as may be approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation. These
items shall be provided and installed by the City
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 Hitthwaya.
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 parade or when no detour is required.)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the C:i fi3~ 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 ~; ~~ shall provide a comprehensive general
liability insurance policy or an additional insured endorsement in the amount of $100,000 per
person and $500,000 aggregate which has the Illinois Department of Transportation and its
officials, employees and agents as insureds and which protects them from all claims arising
from the requested road closing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this RESOLUTION be forwarded to the
Department of Transportation to serve as a formal request for the permission sought in this
56resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said permission.
Adopted by the CityCoLIl~.Ci1 of the C~tY of
of July ~ 1999 , A.D.
Canton
this 20 h day
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MUN CIPAL CLERK
Approved by the I`$ Mayor of the ~~ ty of Canton this 20th day
of July, 1999 ~ ,A.D.
ATTEST:
MUNI PAL CLERK
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MAYOR
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P. O. Box 1S1 "A Friendly C[ty" Canton, Illinois 61520
July 26, 1999
The Honorable Donald E. Edwards and City Council
Mayor of City of Canton, Illinois City of Canton, IL
'210 East Chestnut 210 East Chestnut
Canton, Il 61520 Canton, IL 61520
Please be advised that the Canton Friendship Festival
Association, Inc. will indemnify and hold harmless the City of
Canton, Illinois, its agents and employees, of and from any
accidents or claims which might or do arise out of the Friendship
Festival Parade to be held Saturday, September 18, 1999.
Our Insurance agent is:
K & K Insurance Agency, Inc.
1712 Magnavox Way, P.0. Box 2338
Fort Wayne, IN 46801
Canton 'end hip tival Association, Inc.
By:
Jo~,LJPicton, President