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WHEREAS, the Canton Park District is sponsoring a triathlon in the
City of Canton , which event constitutes a public purpose;
WHEREAS, this triathlon will require the temporary closure of West Vine
' Street , a state highway in the Township of Canton from 8:15 a.m.
to 9:30 a.m.
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 Council
of the City of Canton that permission to close West Vine
Street , from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. 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_ 8:15 a.m.and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday , August 1st,
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure is for the public purpose of a
tri~thlnn ~h~lrc riAina~
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 uninter-
rupted flow of two-way traffic.)* The detour route shall be as follows:
route traffic on I1 9
*To be used when appropriate.
Canton
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Park Dist.
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 auti~orized flaggers shall,, at
the expense of the Park Dist. 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 Park District
prior to reopening the state highways.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
Park
by the District as may be
These items shall be provide
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., shall be used
approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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ed and installed by the District .
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.)
Park
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District hereby agrees to assume all liabilities
and pay all claims for any damage which shall be occasioned by the closing described
above.
Park
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District shall provide a comprehensive general
liability insurance policy or an additional insured endorsement in the amount. of
$100,000 per person and $500,000 aggregate which has the Illinois Department of
Transportation and its officials, employees and agents as insureds and which protects
them from all claims arising from the requested road closing.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this RESOLUTION be forwarded to the
Department of Transportation to serve as a formal request for tt~e permission
sought in this resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said per-
mission.
ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Canton
this 2nd day of Jtme 199$ A.D.
ICIPA CLERK ,
APPROVED by the Mayor of the Cites of Canton
this 2nd day of Jtme 199$ A.D.
ATTEST : Q/~ .,~~ ~~Gj,2s~~Gl" ~~~
MUN IPAL CLERK MAYOR
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