07/27/2021 Resolutions 2021-177RESOLUTION 2021-177
WHEREAS, the YMCA and Nebraska Sta.te Fair have proposed routes for the 2021
Nebraska State Fair Kids Fun Run, SK, half marathon and full marathon routes; 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 Departtnent of
Transportation (NDOT) 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 Sta.te 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 2021 Nebraska State Fair
Marathon to be held on August 28, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the route for the special event necessita.tes the usage of US Highway 34;
crossing at Locust Street and Suhr Museum Entrance, and US Highway 30; Plum Street to Seedling
Mile Access Road, Grand Island, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the special event will be held on August 28, 2021, with the control af
US Highway 34 and US Highway 30 being assumed by the City at 6:00 am on August 28, 2021 and
ending at 1:30 pm on August 28, 2021, at which time control of US Highway 34; crossing at Locust
Street and Suhr Museum Entrance, and US Highway 30; Plum Street to Seedling Mile Access Road,
sha11 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 2021 Nebraska State Fair Marathon to be held on August 28, 2021 is
hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Nebraska Department of Transportation
(NDOT) sha11 be notified of the approved route and this Notice.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 27, 2021.
Rog G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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