The DBA requests temporary street closures for its annual events as outlined in the attached document. These annual events are following the same basic outline as in previous years.

Recommended conditions of approval include DBA:
1. Contact all businesses and make them aware of the event two weeks in advance
2. Clean the area to be used and provide and empty waste cans after the event
3. Notify all emergency facilities, bus lines and media at least two weeks in advance of the event
4. Provide certificates of insurance from each business hosting the event naming the City of Billings as additional insured
5. Obtain proper alcohol and noise permits from the Police Department for events that require them
6. Provide and install adequate traffic barricades and signs directing motorists around closure
7. A 10’ wide unobstructed access lane shall be provided throughout the closed streets for emergency vehicle access

The Council may:
• Approve request to close street for the event; or
• Deny the street closure

There are no costs to the City of Billings other than administrative time to process permit. Police, traffic control and litter removal are to be paid for the DBA.

Staff recommends that Council approve the closures as outlined in the attached document.