03/24/2015 Resolutions 2015-77 RESOLUTION 2015-77
WHEREAS, the YMCA and State Fair have expanded the Bill Seymour half
marathon into several marathons; and
WHEREAS, the YMCA has worked with City and County departments in planning
the marathon race routes and developed acceptable routes; and
WHEREAS, specific wording is required by the Nebraska Department of Roads
(NDOR) pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat §39-1359, and
WHEREAS,the City accepts the duties set out in neb. Rev. Stat. §39-1359,ancl that if
a claim is made against the State,the City shall indemnitY,defend, and hold harmless the State from
all claims, demands, actions, damages, and liability, including reasonable attorney's fees, that may
arise as a result of the special event,more specifically defined as the 2015 State Fair Marathon/Half
Marathon/Marathon Relay/5K Race/Kids 1 Mile to be held on August 29, 2015; and
WHEREAS,the route for the special event necessitates the usage of US Highway 34;
Wortman Drive to US Highway 281, and US Highway 30; Gunbarrel Road to 1st Street, Grand
Island, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the special event will be held on August 29, 2015, with the control of
US Highway 34 and US Highway 30 being assumed by the City at 6:00 am on August 29, 2015 and
ending at 1:00 pm on August 29, 2015, at which time control of US Highway 34; Wortman Drive to
US Highway 281, and US Highway 30; Gunbarrel Road to 1s' Street, shall revert to the State.
NOW, THERE-PORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Notice of Use of City Streets and State
Highways to accommodate the 2015 State Fair Marathon/Half Marathon/Marathon Relay/5K
Race/Kids 1 Mile to be held on August 29, 2015 is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Nebraska Department of Roads shall be
notified of the approved route and this Notice
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, -Nebraska, March 24, 2015.
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