07/22/2025 Resolutions 2025-232 RESOLUTION 2025-232
WHEREAS, We Are One has made application with the City of Grand Island to use
City streets and State highway for the We Are One march; and
WHEREAS, We Are One has worked with the City in planning the route; 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 We Are One march be held on
September 21, 2025; and
WHEREAS,the route for the special event necessitates the usage of US Highway 30
(2nd Street) crossing and Walnut Street, Grand Island,Nebraska; and
WHEREAS,the special event will be held on September 21,2025,with the control of
US Highway 30(2'd Street)at the intersection of Sycamore Street and Walnut Street being assumed
by the City at 1:30pm on September 21, 2025 and ending at 5:00pm on September 21, 2025, at
which time control of US Highway 30(2"d Street)at the intersection of Sycamore Street and Walnut
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 We Are One march to be held on September 21, 2025 is hereby
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Nebraska Department of Transportation
shall be notified of the approved route and this Notice.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 22, 2025.
Roar G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
San
PJill , City Clerk