06/13/2017 Resolutions 2017-165RESOLUTION 2017-165
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, 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 2017 State Fair Marathons to be
held on August 26, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the route for the special event necessitates the usage of US Highway 34;
crossing at Locust Street, and US Highway 30; Gunbarrel Road to 1 St Street, Grand Island, Nebraska;
and
WHEREAS, the special event will be held on August 26, 2017, with the control of
US Highway 34 and US Highway 30 being assumed by the City at 6:00 am on August 26, 2017 and
ending at 1:30 pm on August 26, 2017, at which time control of US Highway 34; crossing at Locust
Street, and US Highway 30; Gunbarrel Road to lst 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 Notice of Use of City Streets and State
Highways to accommodate the 2017 State Fair Marathons to be held on August 26, 2017 is hereby
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Nebraska Department of Roads shall be
notified of the approved route and this Notice.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 13, 2017.
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Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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