HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-113 Resolution No. 09-113
RESOLUTION
AGREEING TO INDEMNIFY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR PHOTO
ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT ATTACHED TO IDOT FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin (City) is desirous of constructing certain facilities attached
to Illinois Department of Transportation facilities ("IDOT"); and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Transportation has determined that the
attachment of photo enforcement equipment to its facilities may be permitted and is in the
interest of increasing the safety of the motoring public; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Safety Engineering Policy Memorandum 2-07, IDOT will issue
a permit for the attachment of photo enforcement equipment to IDOT facilities provided that
IDOT has obtained a resolution from the City agreeing to indemnify the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the City deems it in the interest best of the City to adopt such a resolution to
facilitate safety of the motoring public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
The City Council of the City of Elgin agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the State of
Illinois for any claims that may be made against the State of Illinois, its employees, agents and
the Illinois Department of Transportation as a result of attachment and operation of photo
enforcement equipment to IDOT facilities.
s/Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: May 13, 2009
Adopted: May 13, 2009
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Diane Robertson
Diane Robertson, City Clerk •
** No attachments were given to the City Clerk's Office for this resolution.