Consent 1.H.5.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 05/23/2011
- TITLE
- Dert Jerks Bike Club Street Closure
- PRESENTED BY:
- David Mumford
- Department:
- Public Works
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
A street closure has been requested for the following event.
Who: Downtown Billings Association
Event: Billings Dert Jerx Bicycle Clubs Barbeque
Date: Saturday, May 28 from 6:00 pm until 10:30 pm
Where: N. Broadway between 2nd Ave N. and 3rd Ave N.
Recommended conditions of approval include Downtown Billings:
1. Provide approved certificate of insurance naming City of Billings as additional insured
2. Provide and install adequate traffic barricades and signs directing motorists around closure
3. Insure that a clear unobstructed 10' wide access lane is provided on the closed street to allow access for emergency vehicles
4. Obtain the proper open container permit in the right of way from the Police Department
5. Notify all emergency facilities, affected business/residents and media of the event
Who: Downtown Billings Association
Event: Billings Dert Jerx Bicycle Clubs Barbeque
Date: Saturday, May 28 from 6:00 pm until 10:30 pm
Where: N. Broadway between 2nd Ave N. and 3rd Ave N.
Recommended conditions of approval include Downtown Billings:
1. Provide approved certificate of insurance naming City of Billings as additional insured
2. Provide and install adequate traffic barricades and signs directing motorists around closure
3. Insure that a clear unobstructed 10' wide access lane is provided on the closed street to allow access for emergency vehicles
4. Obtain the proper open container permit in the right of way from the Police Department
5. Notify all emergency facilities, affected business/residents and media of the event
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
The Council may:
• Approve request to close fhe street for the event; or
• Deny the street closure
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Administrative time to process the permit is offset by the application fee. Police and traffic control are to be paid for by Downtown Billings Association.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council approve the temporary closure of the street named above.