HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #2037 ORDINANCE NO 2037
AN ORDINANCE PROrd~DING FOR STOP SIGNS ON SECOND AVENUE AT THE
INTERSECTION OF MAPLE STREET AND SECaND AVENUE IN THE CITY OF
CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the Le~al and ordinance Committee has determined that it is necessary and in the
best interest of the citizens of Canton, Illinois to place a stop signs on S~cond Avenue at the
intersection of Maple Street and Second Avenue in the City of Canton, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has made a similar determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CANTON, Fulton County, Illinois, as follows:
1. That a stop sign shall be placed at the southeast corner of the intersection of Maple Street and
Second Avenue and that every driver of a motor vehicle approaching said intersection from the
South proceeding North shall bring the vehicle under his or her control to a complete stop
before entering said intersection and shall only then proceed when a safe interval occurs in
traffic.
2. That a stop sign shall be placed at the northwest corner of the intersection of Maple Street and
Second Avenue and that every driver of a motor vehicle approaching said intersection from the
North proceeding South shall bring the vehicle under his or her control to a complete stop
before entering said intersection and shall only then proceed when a safe interval occurs in
traffic.
3. That any person who violates this Ordinance shall, upon conviction or plea, be subject to a fine
of not less than Seventy-five ($75.00) nor more than Five Hundred ($500.00) dollars for each
such offense.
4. That this Ordinance shall be in full farce and effect ten (10) days after its passage by the City
Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, approval by the Mayor thereof, and
publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois at a regular meeting this
Sth day of July 2011 upon a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Aldermen Schenck, Pasley, Fritz, West, Nelson, Ellis, Pickel, Hartford
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVED:
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Kevin R. Meade, Mayor
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Diana r, ity Clerk