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35-R-05
A RESOLUTION
Assuming Responsibility for the
Temporary Closing of Sheridan Road for the
Ricky Birdsong 5K Race
WHEREAS, the Ricky Birdsong Foundation, in the City of
Evanston, desires to hold the Sixth Annual Ricky Birdsong 5K Race on Sunday,
June 19, 2005, on Sheridan Road, at 8:00 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, said race will require the closing of Sheridan Road
either partially or completely between Lincoln Street and Church Street; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois requires the City to assume full
• responsibility and liability for the closing of said highway;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EVANSTON
CITY COUNCIL OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That said City assume full responsibility for the
direction, protection, and regulation of traffic during the time the detour is in
effect, and all liabilities for damages of any kind occasioned by the closing of the
State Route as to claims made upon the State of Illinois.
SECTION 2: That efficient, all-weather detours will be maintained,
conspicuously marked and judiciously police -patrolled for the benefit of traffic
deviated from the State ',Route.
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35-R-05
SECTION 3: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect •
immediately upon its adoption in the manner provided by law.
Attest-
Mayre Press eputy City Clerk
Adopted: 7 , 2005
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