HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - O-78-136 - 03/20/1978 - PROVIDING FOR MAX WT LIMITATIONS ON CITY STREETS0-136
WHEREAS, the highways
of
the City of McHenry deteriorate as
a result
of rain, snow, frost
and
other climate conditions, and
0 7p^1 -;
WHEREAS, the highways within the City of McHenry will be seriously
damaged or destroyed unless the use to vehicles on said highways is
prohibited or permissible weights thereon are reduced during the
time when the frost is leaving the ground, and
REAS, the City Council of McHenry has the authority and according
law, to reduce the permissible weights for vehicles on highways
under their jurisdiction, Illinois Revised Statutes, 1973, Chapter'95�,
Section 15-316, for a total period of not to exceed 90 days in zny one
calendar year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MCHENRY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION I: That the Superintendent of Public Works
shall be and is hereby authorized annually to
reduce the permissible weights for vehicles on
highways under the jurisdiction of the City of
McHenry during the time the frost is leaving the
ground, but .for a total period of not to exceed
90 days in any one calendar year.
SECTION II: That the Superintendent of Public Works
shall determine, based on the structural adequacy of
the road, the allowable permissible weights for
vehicles on each highway under the jurisdiction of
the City of McHenry.
SECTION III: That the Superintendent of Public Works
shall cause to be erected and maintained appropriate
signs at each end of the highways covered by this
Ordinance, or on any portion of the highways covered
by this Ordinance as required by law.
SECTION IV: That any person, firm, or corporation
operating or moving a motor vehicle in violation
of this Ordinance shall be fined according to the
amount set forth in Illinois Revised Statutes 1973,
Chapter 9511 relating to weight limitation.
SECTION V: All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed,
SECTION VI: This Ordinance shall take effect and be
in full force and effect from and after its passage,
and publication, as provided by law.
SECTION VII: This ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by
and under the authority of the corporate authorities of the City
of McHenry, Illinois.
PASSED: This 20th day of March , 1978.
AYES: Bolger•, Nolan, Harker, Datz, Smith, Adams, Schooley, Rnnnrr