07/14/2015 Resolutions 2015-177 ---_ RESOLUTION 2015-177
WHEREAS,the Multicultural Coalition of Grand Island is seeking Council approval
and notice to the Nebraska Department of Roads for the Third Annual Multicultural Day of the Dead
Festival in Grand Island on October 24, 2015; and
WHEREAS,the Multicultural Coalition of Grand Island 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 Third Annual Multicultural Day
of the Dead Festival to be held on October 24, 2015; and
WHEREAS,the route for the special event necessitates the crossing of both 1St Street
and 2nd Street at Cleburn Street; and
-- WHEREAS, the special event will be held on October 24, 2015,with the control of
both 1st Street and 2nd Street at Cleburn Street being assumed by the City at 4:00 pm on October 24,
2015 and ending at 8:00 pm on October 24, 2015, at which time control of both 1st Street and 2nd
Street at Cleburn Street, shall revert 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 Third Annual Multicultural Day of the Dead Festival on October 24, 2015 is
hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Nebraska Department of Roads shall be
notified of the approved route.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 14, 2015.
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Jerem . Jen en, yor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form 0
July 13,2015 a City rney