HomeMy WebLinkAbout#4191 Amending Title 8. Chapter 11 (Lake Canton) ORDINANCE NO 4191
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 11 (LAKE CANTON) OF THE CITY
CODE OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CANTON ILLINOIS:
APRIL 21, 2020
PUBLISHED BY THE CITY CLERK PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CANTON:
APRIL 21, 2020
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
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COUNTY OF FULTON )
CERTIFICATE
I, Diana Pavley-Rock, certify that I am the duly elected City Clerk of
the CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
I further certify that on April 21, 2020 , the City Council of such
municipality passed and approved Ordinance No 4188 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 11 (LAKE CANTON) OF THE CITY
CODE OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS
which proved by its terms that it should be published in pamphlet form.
The pamphlet for Ordinance No. 4191 including the Ordinance and a cover
sheet thereof, was prepared, and a copy of such Ordinance was posted at City Hall,
2 North Main Street Canton IL, commencing on April 21,2020 , and continuing for at
least ten days thereafter. Copies of such Ordinance were also available for public
inspection upon request in the Office of the City Clerk.
DATED AT CANTON, ILLINOIS, THIS Igr :
1 D •F A•ril 2020
Diana = - • ,k C�
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Seal City of Canton, Illinois
ORDINANCE NO.4191
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 11 (LAKE CANTON) OF THE
CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF CANTON,ILLINOIS.
WHEREAS,the City of Canton previously adopted Ordinance No. 2025, effective on or
about January 4, 2011, establishing boating license fees and certain restrictions for Lake Canton;
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Canton fmds it to be in the best interests of
the City of Canton to amend Title 8, Chapter 11 (Lake Canton) to establish new boating license
fees and further establish or amend certain restrictions for Lake Canton.
WHEREAS, should any section or provision of this Ordinance be declared invalid, that
decision shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than
the part so declared to be invalid;
NOW,THEREFORE, be it ordained by the corporate authorities of City of Canton
the following:
Section 1. Section 8-11-2 ("Boating, License Required") of the City Code is hereby
amended and replaced entirely to read as follows:
8-11-2: BOATING,LICENSE REQUIRED:
(A) The Canton City Council hereby establishes that all persons operating boats or
watercraft on Lake Canton shall first pay fees and obtain licenses as follows:
Boat Motor Horse Power(HP) City Resident Nonresident Daily
0 (including electric motors $10.00 $15.00 $5.00
less than 1 HP)
Under 20 $25.00 $30.00 $8.00
20—39 $50.00 $70.00 $13.00
40—90 $75.00 $90.00 $18.00
91 - 149 $100.00 $120.00 $20.00
150+ $125.00 $150.00 $25.00
All of the foregoing licenses are annual licenses running from April 1 through
March 31 of the calendar year, excepting only the daily licenses as above set forth.
The daily license rates apply equally to City residents and nonresidents. The daily
license is valid for not more than twenty four(24)consecutive hours from the time
of its issuance.
(B) Limitations On Licenses:
1. No license shall be issued for any boat or watercraft temporarily or
permanently equipped with multiple engines,inboard/outboard
(sterndrive)engines,or V-drive engines/propulsion systems. •
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2. No license shall be issued for any boat or watercraft equipped with
sleeping facilities.
3. All licenses shall be obtained by making application with the cashier of
the Water and Sewer Department at the City building,2 North Main
Street,Canton,Illinois, or by making application with others authorized
by the city council and each person applying for a license, as aforesaid,
shall present evidence to show that the boat or craft is properly registered
with the state,if required.
4. All owners and operators of boats and watercraft operated on Lake Canton
shall carry liability and property damage insurance on each such boat or
craft.
5. For purposes of this section, "city resident" is defined as all persons whose
principal residence is within the corporate limits of the city; or,who own
lake lot leases and who are current on lease payments and who are
otherwise in full compliance with their lease provisions. The address as set
forth on the applicant's driver's license shall be prima facie proof of
residence.
6. Citizens of the age of sixty-five(65)or over will receive a twenty five
percent(25%)discount of the boat license fees set forth in Section A.
7. Bass clubs will receive a fifty percent(50%) discount of the daily rate
license fees, set forth in Section A,for the duration of the bass
tournaments.
Section 2. Section 8-11-6 ("RULES AND REGULATIONS, BOATING"), is hereby
amended to include the following additional provision under Subsection(A):
18. All boats or craft temporarily or permanently equipped with an engine 250
HP or greater is required to idle at all times while operating on Lake Canton.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon the passage
of this Ordinance.
PASSED THIS 21'day of April,2020.
AYES: Aldermen Ryan Mayhew,Quin Mayhew,John Lovell, Craig West,Justin
Nelson,Jeff Fritz,Angela Lingenfelter,Justin Nelson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVED THIS 21st day of April,2020.
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Kent A. McDowell,Mayor
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Diana 'ock,City Clerk
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