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• 76-R-05
A RESOLUTION
Assuming Responsibility for Temporary
Closing of Sheridan Road for
First Night Fireworks
WHEREAS, First Night, Inc. desires to stage a fireworks display at
the lakefront north of Church Street near Clark Street Beach on
December 31, 2005 at 12:00 midnight until 12:07 a.m. January 1, 2006; and
WHEREAS, said fireworks will require the closing of Sheridan Road
completely between Davis Street and Clark Street; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois requires the City to assume full
0 responsibility and liability for the closing of said highway;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that said City will
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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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Attest:
Ma�.o� ity Clerk
Adopted:"� �� , 2005
Pro T64A,
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