Consent 1.E.2.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 07/25/2011
- TITLE
- Burn the Point
- PRESENTED BY:
- David Mumford
- Department:
- Public Works
Presentation:
Information
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
A street closure/parade route has been requested for the following event:
Who: Chase Hawks Memorial Association
Event: Burn the Point/Street Dance
Date and Time: September 2nd starting 5:30 pm until 12:30 am
Where: Established downtown parade route and N. 28th between 1st and 2nd Ave N.
Recommended conditions of approval include Chase Hawks Memorial Association:
1. Provide a certificate of insurance with required liability amounts naming the City of Billings as additional insured
2. Provide and install adequate traffic barricades directing motorists around closure
3. Contact all businesses/residents affected and make them aware of the event
4. Clean the area to be used and provide waste cans during the event
5. A minimum 10' wide unobstructed lane on the closed street to provide access for emergency vehicles
Who: Chase Hawks Memorial Association
Event: Burn the Point/Street Dance
Date and Time: September 2nd starting 5:30 pm until 12:30 am
Where: Established downtown parade route and N. 28th between 1st and 2nd Ave N.
Recommended conditions of approval include Chase Hawks Memorial Association:
1. Provide a certificate of insurance with required liability amounts naming the City of Billings as additional insured
2. Provide and install adequate traffic barricades directing motorists around closure
3. Contact all businesses/residents affected and make them aware of the event
4. Clean the area to be used and provide waste cans during the event
5. A minimum 10' wide unobstructed lane on the closed street to provide access for emergency vehicles
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
The Council may:
• Approve the request to close the street for the event; or
• Deny the street closure
• Approve the request to close the street for the event; or
• Deny the street closure
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Administrative time to process the permit is offset by the application fee. Any Police assistance, traffic control, and litter removal are the responsibility of the Chase Hawks Memorial Association.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council approve the street closure and parade route named above for the annual Burn the Point and Street Dance.