TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christa Desiderio, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Requesting the Closure of State Route 171 for the 2025 Mexican Independence Day Parade
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BACKGROUND:
The Joliet Mexican Independence Day parade will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. This parade will require the temporary closure of a portion of State Route 171 (Collins Street).
The Illinois Highway Code authorizes the Illinois Department of Transportation to issue permits to local authorities to temporarily close portions of State Highways for public purposes such as parades and local celebrations.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
RECOMMENDATION:
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The Administration recommends that the City Council pass a resolution to allow for the permit application submission to IDOT for the closure of State Route 171 for the 2025 Mexican Independence Day Parade.
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