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WHEREAS, the Canton Junior women's Club is sponsoring a PARADE in the
City of Canton which event constitutes a public purpose;
WHEREAS, this parade will require the temporary closure of Route 9
a state highway in the -City of Canton; IL from 10:00 o'clock A.M.
to 12:00 o'clock 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 Council
of the City of Canton, IL that permission to close Route 9
from
10:00 o'clock A.M. to 12:00 o'clock noon 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 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday ~ November 25, ~
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure is for the public purpose of a
Parade
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that traffic from that closed portion of highway shall
be detoured over routes with an ali 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 uninter-
rupted flow of two-way traffic.)* 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 [he _ city 6e positioned at each end of the closed section and
at other points (such as intersections) as may tie 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 ra~aoved by the city
prior to reopening the state highways.
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 Traffic Control Devices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an occasional break shall be made in the proces-
sion 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 grade 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 city shall provide a comprehensive general
liability ir.~urance policy or a:. 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.
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' 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 per-
mission.
ADOPTED by the City Countil of the City of Canton, Illinois
this 7th day of November ~ jq 95~ A.D.
MUNI IPAL CLERK .
APPROVED by Che _ Mayor
City Canton, Illinois
of the of
this 7th day of November ~ lg 95 A.D.
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MUNICIP CLERK MAYOR
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October 25, 1995
Honorable Donald E. Edwards
Mayor -City of Canton
210 E. Chestnut St.
Canton, Illinois, 61520
City Council
City of Canton, Illinois
210 E. Chestnut St.
Canton, Illinois 61520
Please be advised that the Canton Junior Wamen's Club will indemnify and
hold harmless the City of Canton, Illinois, its agents and employees. of and from and
accidents or claims which might or do arise out of the Santa Parade to be held on
Saturday, November 25, 1995.
Canton Junior Women's Club
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