HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution #2075RESOLUTION X2075
Fulton County Association
WHEREAS, thefor POjN/?+~1IA's is sponsoring a
parade in the
City of Canton , which event constitutes a public purpose;
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WHEREAS, this parade will require the temporary closure of Illinois
Rt 9 , a state highway in the City of Canton from intersection of
N.lst Avenu~o
Locust Street
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 ri t3~ of Canton that permission to close
intersection of
R.t. A , from N. lst Avenue & ~o Locust Street
designated, be requested of the Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure shall occur during the approximate time
period between 7 : C-0 p , mand 7 : 30 p . min ~turda.y September 15
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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 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 tl~e 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 cit y assumes dull responsibility for the
direction, protection and regulation of the traffic during the time the detour is in
Illinois
as above
effect.
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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 C it;,'
prior to reopening the state highways.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., shall be used
by the Cit Y as may be approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
These items shall be provided and installed by the [',it v
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 ap tads 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 Cit y 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 r
them from all claims arising from the requested road closing.
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B~ IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this RESOLUTION be foxwazded 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 r; +~, Cattncil of theme of _ Canton
this 5th
day of September
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MUNI IPAL CLERK .
APPROVED by the ~ } l ~ ~ ti ~ tt
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Tom Potter, President
150 Middle Park Drive
Canton, I1 61520
September 5, 1989
Mayor Don Edwards
Canton City Council
City Building
Canton, I1 61520
Dear Sir:
Please consider this a formal request for a parade
permit for a parade to be held September 15, 1989 at 7:00
P.M. for National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
The Fulton County Association for POW/MIA's will be
responsible for any accidents or claims that arise during our
parade to be held September 15, 1989 at 7:00 P.M.
Yours truly,
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Tom Potter, President
Fulton County Association
POW/MIA's