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Consent   1.K.3.
Regular City Council Meeting
Meeting Date:
04/25/2011
TITLE
Route Approval and Street Closures for Ryan's 5K Run/Walk
PRESENTED BY:
David Mumford
Department:
Public Works
Presentation:

PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT

Ryan's Run is a new 5K Run/Walk event on May 15, 2011, to benefit the SIDS Foundation. The run starts at Rimrock West Park, heads east on a multi-use trail to 38th Street West using the pedestrian underpass/trail. The run continues on 38th Street West north to Rimrock Road, then turns west to Shiloh, south to Poly Drive, west to 46th Street West, and south back to the Rimrock West Park.

Recommended conditions of approval include Ryan's Run organizers:

1. Provide a certificate of insurance with required liability amounts naming the City of Billings as addtional insured
2. Coordinate with Police Department to ensure proper assistance is provided for traffic control.
3. All course guards (flaggers) shall wear safety apparel and use approved STOP/SLOW paddles
4. Provide and install adequate signs and barracades warning motorists of the event
5. Contact any businesses on the route and make them aware of the event

ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED

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

FINANCIAL IMPACT

There are no costs to the City of Billings for this event other than administrative time to process the permit. Police, traffic control and litter removal are to be paid for by the Ryan's Run organizers.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that Council approve the route and street closures named above for the Ryan's 5K Run/Walk for SIDS.

APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR

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