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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the C.S.H.S. Student Council is sponsoring a parade in the
City of Canton which event constitutes a public purpose;
WHEREAS, this parade will require the temporary closure of I11. Rte 9 & 78
a state highway in the City of Canton from E. Locust
at 1st Ave.
to
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 City of Canton that permission to close I11. Rte. 9
& 78 from E. Locust _ _to 1st Ave. 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 3:30 P.M. and 4:30 P. M. on October 4th
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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 the state highway.
(The parking of vehicles whall be prohibited on the detour routes to allow an uninter-
rupted flow of two-way traffic.)* The detour route shall be as follows:
To 6e used when appropriate.
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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 rgopening the state highways.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., shall be used by
the ity 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 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.
(NOTE: 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 insured and which protects them from all claims
arising from the requested road closing.
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BE IT FURTHC:R 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 of the City of Canton
this 16th
day of July 19 85 A. D.
nicipa Clerk
APPROVED by the
this 16th
City Council of the City of Canton
day of July
ATTEST: ~Q~
ICIPAL CLERK
19 85, A. D.
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MAYOR
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CANTON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 66
20 WEST WALNUT STREET
CANTON, ILLINOIS 61520-2591
PHONE 309-647-9411
HAROLD E. FORD DR. FRED C. BENSON ~ .J DR. JAMES M. MINICK
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT SUPERINTENDENT DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM
September 4, 1985
Mrs. Nancy Whites
City Clerk
210 East Chestnut Street
Canton, Il 61520
Dear Mrs. Whites:
Canton Union School District No. 66 will assume all
responsibility for any claims against the city resulting
from the Homecoming Parade held on October 5, 1985.
I will forward a copy of the September 16, 1985 Board
minutes indicating Board action on this matter.
Si erely,
...
~~Fred C. Benson, Supt.
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