08/13/2024 Resolutions 2024-172 RESOLUTION 2024-172
WHEREAS, the GRACE Foundation has proposed routes for the 2025 Race for
GRACE 2 mile and 10K marathons; and
WHEREAS,the GRACE Foundation has worked with City departments in planning
the marathon race routes and developed acceptable routes; and
WHEREAS, specific wording is required by the Nebraska Department 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 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 2025 Race for GRACE
marathon to be held on April 5, 2025; and
WHEREAS,the route for the special event necessitates the usage of US Highway 34;
crossing at the Grand Island Community College Entrance, Grand Island,Nebraska; and
WHEREAS,the special event will be held on April 5,2024,with the control of US
Highway 34 being assumed by the City at 9:00 am on April 5,2025 and ending at 12:00 pm on April
5,2025,at which time control of US Highway 34;crossing at the Grand Island Community College
Entrance, 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 2025 Race for GRACE marathon to be held on April 5, 2025 is
hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Nebraska Department of Transportation
(NDOT) shall be notified of the approved route and this Notice.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 13, 2024.
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