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RESOLUTION NO ,. 3817
RESOLUTION
FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE
OF ASTATE-MAINTAINED ROADWAY FOR A PUBLIC EVENT
WHEREAS, the Fri ~nrl GTesti val is sponsoring a ~~'~P in the
City of Carlton ,which event constitutes a public purpose;
WHEREAS, this parade will require the temporary closure of Route 78
a state highway in the Old' of Eton from 10:00 a.m.
_ 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 ~'i ty Council
of the City o f Canton that permission to close Route 78
,from 10:00 a.m, to 12:00 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 10:00 a.t~nd 12 noon on Sat~day Septanber 7 t~ h 2007
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure is for the public purpose of a
ParaclP
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 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 City 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 Cites prior to reopening
the state highway(s).
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Resolution for Temporary Closure of a
State-Maintained Roadway for a Public Event
Sheet 2 of 2
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 Hi hg~ways.
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 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 Cry 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
resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said permission.
Adopted by the City Council
August 2007 , A.D.
of the City of
Canton this 7th
UNICIP~gfX, CLERK
day of
Approved by the Mayor of the City of ('ani'on this 7th day of
August 2007 ,A.D.
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ATTEST: ~ ~ ~~
UNICIP CLERK
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' MA ILLAGE P ESI NT
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,. xEGo1~1TZON No . 3,817
RESOLUTION
FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE
OF ASTATE-MAINTAINED ROADWAY FOR A PUBLIC EVENT
WHEREAS, the FyiPrxlGhin Fest'~val is sponsoring a ~~2ClP in the
City of Canton ,which event constitutes a public purpose;
WHEREAS, this parade will require the temporary closure of Route 78
a state highway in the Cl~' of ~to'n from 10:00 a.m.
to 12:00 norni
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 ~ity Crnmcil
of the City of Canton that permission to close Route 78
,from 10:00 a.m, to 12:00 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 .10:00 a.t~nd 12 noon on Sattarday 8eptenber :5th 2007
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure is for the public purpose of a
P~rarlP
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 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 City 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 City prior to reopening
the state highway(s).
Resolution for Temporary Closure of a
State-Maintained Roadway for a Public Event
Sheet 2 of 2
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 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. 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 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 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
resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said permission.
Adopted by the
City Cotu~cil
of the City of
Canton this 7th
August 2007 ,A.D.
UNICIPlj(~G CLERK
day of
Approved by the Mayor of the City of Carlton this 7 t-h day of
August 2007 ,A.D.
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ATTEST: ~`.L~~ ~ ~,.%~, ,.: ; s
MUN IPAL CLERK MAYOR ILLAGE PRESID T
canton Union CANTON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT #66
~• ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
s 20 West Walnut Street • Canton, Illinois 61520
ss Phone: 309/647-9411 • Fax: 309/649-5036
Saeesaa.l
S~hn~~ n~~tri~~ DEDICfITED TO TOUTH-COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE
James L. Lewis
Superintendent
August 20, 2007
Mrs. Nancy Whites
City Clerk
2 North Main Street
Canton, IL 61520
Dear Mrs. Whites:
At the regular meeting of August 20, 2007, 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, September 28, 2007, commencing at 3:30 p.m.
The Board further wishes to express appreciation to the City of Canton, its officers, and
its employees for their cooperation in making this event possible.
Yours for better schools,
~.._ ~ ~~
m s Lewis
Su rintendent
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cc: Andrew Schroeder, Canton High School