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~~3471
RESOLUTION
FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE
OF ASTATE-MAINTAINED ROADWAY FOR A PUBLIC EVENT
WHEREAS, the Cantcxz~idQ~c~affinitteP is sponsoring a P~'a~ in
the ('.i }-fir of Canton ,which event constitutes a public purpose;
WHEREAS, this ~araric will require the temporary closure of Illinois
~ 9 , a state highway in the City of Canton from ~~Iest Walnut
Ctrcct- t0 ,~~ Cn ~ ;
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 CoLmcil
of the City of Canton that permission to close I 1 i nni . Ro ~t-a
9 ,from 44 West[aalnut Street to 950 North 1st Avenue 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 7:00 U.m~nd 8:OOp•m• on ~m.day , .Tlity L~ , 1~9A
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 shall be
prohibited on the detour routes to allow an uninterrupted flow of two-way traffic.)* The detour
route shall be as follows:
* (To be used when appropriate.)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of antrnassumes 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 Cl~' , 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 reopening
reopening the state highway(s).
Resolution for Temporary Closure of a
State-Maintained Roadway for a Public Event
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., shall be used by the
City 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 Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Hi~hwaya.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as 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. N( OTE: This paragraph is
applicable whey the RESOLUTION pertains to a parade or when no detour is required.)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the ('.i t-~T 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 r; ~~ shall provide a comprehensive general
liability insurance policy or an additional insured endorsement is the amount of ~ 100,000 per
person and X500,000 aggregate which has the Illinois Department of Transportation and its
officials, employees and agents as insureds and which protects them from all claims arising
from the requested road closing.
BE IT FURTHER 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
56resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said permission.
Adopted by the CitiyCo~Cil of the City of Canton this 15th day
of June X99 , A.D.
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MUNIC AL CLERK
Approved by the ~Yor _ of the City of Canton this 15th day
of June 1999 ,A.D.
ATTEST: ~ ~'~
MUNI PAL CLERK MAYOR