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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution #3466 RESOLUTION NO. 3466 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE ILLINOIS FIRST PLAN WHEREAS, the County of Fulton has not had a new road built within its territorial limits in the last seventy (70) years; and, WHEREAS, the 336 Coalition is seeking funding from the State of Illinois to begin Phase I of Route 336 from Macomb to Peoria; and, WHEREAS, the proposed Route 336 would be a four lane road that would travel through Fulton County; and, WHEREAS, such proposed four lane road would assist economic development for Fulton County, a county with one of the highest unemployment rates in the State of Illinois; and, WHEREAS, a four lane road that would traverse through Fulton County; and, WHEREAS, a four lane road would provide for safer travel not only for the people of Fulton County but for everyone; and, WHEREAS, State Representatives and State Senators who represent Fulton County and the surrounding area will have an opportunity to vote for Illinois First, a plan that would provide for new funding for Route 336 that would cross through Fulton County, Illinois. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF CANTON, Fulton County, Illinois as follows: 1. That the Canton City Council is on record in support of the Illinois First Plan, the City of Canton encourages area legislators to consider alternative funding sources for Illinois First. 2. That the City Clerk shall notify State Representatives and State Senators who represent the County of Fulton of the City's support and concerns involving Illinois First, by notifying such legislators of this action taken by the City of Canton. 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois and approval by the Mayor thereof. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, at a regular meeting this 18thday of May, 1999. AP VED: -~= Donald E. Edwards, Mayor Attest: 1 " ~ Nancy Whites, ity Clerk.