09/22/2015 Resolutions 2015-264 ---- RESOLUTION 2015-264
WHEREAS, the GRACE Foundation is seeking Council approval and notice to the
Nebraska Department of Roads for their 6th Annual Race for GRACE in downtown Grand Island on
April 2, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the GRACE Foundation 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 hanuiless the State from
all claims, demands, actions, damages, and liability, including reasonable attorney fees, that may
arise as a result of the special event,more specifically defined as the 6th Annual Race for GRACE to
be held on April 2, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the race route involves a stretch of 2nd Street(Lincoln Highway) from
Cleburn Street to Oak Street; and
WHEREAS, the special event will be held on April 2, 2016, with the control of 2nd
Street from Cleburn Street to Oak Street being assumed by the City at 4:00 am on April 2,2016 and
ending at 12:00 pm on April 2,2016, at which time control of 2nd Street from Cleburn Street to Oak
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 6th Annual Race for GRACE on April 2, 2016 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, September 22, 2015.
Jerem . Jense , M.4sr
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ° 11111
September 21,2015 a City Abney