05/12/2015 Resolutions 2015-126 RESOLUTION 2015-126
WHEREAS, the YMCA is seeking Council approval and notice to the Nebraska
Department of Roads for their 2015 June Jamboree in Grand Island on June 13, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the YMCA has worked with the City in planning & developing an
acceptable race route; 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,and that if
a claim is made against the State,the City shall indemnify,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 June Jamboree to be held
on June 13, 2015; and
WHEREAS,City Council previously approved Resolution No.2015-115 on April 28,
2015 for the usage of a stretch of US Highway 34 from Husker Highway to Shady Bend Road; and
WHEREAS,the original approval inadvertently omitted a section of US Highway 30
from Shady Bend Road to Capital Avenue; and
WHEREAS,the special event will be held on June 13,2015,with the control of US
Highway 34 being assumed by the City at 7:00 am on June 13,2015 and ending at 9:00 am on June
13, 2015, at which time control of US Highway 34; Husker Highway to Shady Bend Road, shall
revert to the State; and
WHEREAS,such special event will also necessitate the City assuming control of US
Highway 30 from Shady Bend Road to Capital Avenue at 7:00 am on June 13, 2015 and ending at
10:00 am on June 13, 2015, at which time control of such roadway shall revert back to the State.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA, that the use of City streets and State highway to
accommodate the 2015 June Jamboree on June 13, 2015 is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Nebraska Department of Roads shall be
notified of the approved route.
Approved as to Form •
May 11,2015 R Citj' orney
— Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska, May 12, 2015.
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Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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