94-222 Resolution No. 94-222
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
ZONTA CLUB OF ELGIN
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Richard B. Helwig, City Manager, and Dolonna
Mecum, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed
to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with
the Zonta Club of Elgin for the adopt-a-highway program, a
copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: August 10, 1994
Adopted: August 10, 1994
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
AGREEMENT
This agreement is made and entered into this 1/,j day
of 1994, by and between the City of Elgin, Illinois,
a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "City" ) , and
the Zonta Club of Elgin, a service club, (hereinafter referred
to as "Zonta" ) .
WHEREAS, the City has determined it to be in its best
interests to enter into an agreement with Zonta pursuant to
Illinois Compiled Statutes, 605 ILCS 120/1, et seq. , commonly
known as the Illinois Adopt-a-Highway Act; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined it to be in the best
interest of its citizens to maintain clean and attractive high-
ways .
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual
promises and covenants contained herein, the sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as fol-
lows :
1 . Definitions as used herein shall be those used at
Illinois Compiled Statutes, 605 ILCS 120/10, (hereinafter re-
ferred to as "Act" ) .
2 . This agreement is made and entered into pursuant
to the terms of the Act. In the event of any omissions or
ambiguity of any of the provisions of this agreement, the terms
of the Act shall apply.
3 . This agreement shall terminate two years after the
execution date entered above.
4 . Zonta shall collect litter along an adopted
section as defined in the Act no less than four times in each
twelve month period, or as directed by the director, as defined
by the Act.
5 . Zonta shall provide ten days written notice, or
notice as directed in writing by the director, to the director
prior to any litter collection.
6 . Zonta shall require, and hereby agree, that each
of their members shall wear, in its intended manner, any safety
apparel provided by City while collecting litter.
7 . Zonta shall prohibit, and shall be responsible for
failure to prohibit, its members from possessing, consuming or
being under the influence of alcohol or any drugs while on an
adopted section.
8 . Zonta shall maintain and made available a
first-aid kit and adequate supply of drinking water for its
members during each litter collection.
9 . Zonta shall not subcontract or otherwise assign or
delegate its responsibilities or duties pursuant hereto, to any
other group or person or permit any other group or person to
perform such responsibilities or duties .
10 . Zonta shall place all collected litter in bags
provided by City, and shall place filled bags at a location on
the adopted section as designated by the director.
11 . Zonta shall conduct, through a group coordinator
or designee, group safety meetings and shall require its members
to receive safety training as directed by City.
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12 . Zonta shall obey and abide by all laws, regula-
tions and ordinances, including, but not limited to, those
relating to safety, and shall adhere to all other safety direc-
tives as may be provided by City.
13 . Zonta shall provide at least one supervisor no
less than twenty-one (21) years of age for each five (5) persons
under the age of eighteen ( 18) who are present on an adopted
section at any time.
14 . Zonta shall not allow any person under the age of
thirteen ( 13) to participate in any litter collection.
15 . Zonta shall require each of its members to attend
a safety meeting conducted by Zonta prior to any member
participating in any litter collection.
16 . Zonta shall hold harmless and indemnify the City,
its agents , employees and assigns from and against any and all
claims for damages, causes of action, suits, or any other
liability resulting from or arising out of the performance of
this agreement, specifically including, but not limited to, any
such claims for damages, causes of action, suits or any other
liability resulting from any negligent acts or omissions by
City, its agents, employees or assigns .
17 . City shall determine the specific section of
right-of-way which shall be adopted by Zonta.
18 . City shall erect a sign which shall conform to the
requirements of Section 35 of the Act at each end of the adopted
section, which signs shall display the name or acronym of Zonta.
19 . City shall provide bags to Zonta.
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20 . City shall provide any safety apparel or signs to
Zonta which City may deem necessary or desirable within its sole
discretion.
21 . City shall remove filled bags from the adopted
section as soon as practical after litter collection has oc-
curred, and shall otherwise remove litter from any adopted
section only under circumstances involving unusually large,
heavy or hazardous items .
22 . City may terminate this agreement in the event of
a breach of any of the terms contained herein, or if City deter-
mines that Zonta involvement in this agreement is inconsistent
with any restrictions or limitations established by City, upon
written notice.
23 . This agreement represents the entire agreement
between the parties hereto. No oral representations, promises,
terms or agreements have been made, and any such representa-
tions, promises, terms or agreements shall be of no force and
effect.
24 . If any of the terms of this agreement conflict
with any of the terms of any other written agreement between the
parties hereto, the terms of this agreement shall apply.
25 . The terms of this agreement shall be considered
severable. If any of the terms or provisions contained herein
are found to be void, illegal or otherwise unenforceable, the
remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and
effect.
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26 . This agreement shall not be deemed to constitute
an employment relationship, joint venture or partnership between
the parties hereto.
27 . The agreement shall be subject to and governed by
the laws of the State of Illinois .
28 . Section Involved: Route 58, from Hiawatha Drive
to the East City Limits of Elgin.
CITY OF ELGIN
By
City Manager
Attest:
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City Clerk (Seal)
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By
Zonta Club
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Officer
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