Sponsor
Alderman McCarthy
Title
37th Annual Lighthouse Run - 2015
Resolved, that permission is granted to the sponsor of the Lighthouse Run to use certain City streets for the period of 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2015, and to close the following streets:
Main Street from State Street to Sixth Street
Lake Avenue from 8th Street to State Street
State Street from Main Street to Lake Avenue
Main Street from State Street to 3 Mile Road (west side two traffic lanes will remain open for two-way traffic)
Dodge Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard
Michigan Boulevard from Dodge Street to Wolff Street
Wolf Street from Michigan Boulevard to North Main Street
Further resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized and directed to communicate with the U.S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close Main Street Bridge to boat traffic for the period of 7:40 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2015, to satisfy the needs of this run.
Further resolved, that permission is granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee paid.
B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event.
C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor.
D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event.
E. The sponsor shall pay a $1,400.00 special event fee.
F. If required, sponsor shall be responsible for submitting a Temporary Traffic Control Plan to the Engineering Department for approval, and providing and removing all temporary traffic control devices and detour signs.
G. If required, sponsor shall provide a detour plan for the closure of all State connecting Highways, arterial and collector streets to the City Engineer for approval.
H. Sponsor is responsible for cleaning the streets.
I. If required, sponsor shall install parking meter hoods or temporary parking signs at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the event and if this is not done, sponsor is responsible for vehicle towing and parking violation expenses of the violators.
Further resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works, City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event.
Further resolved, that Municipal Code 70.101 - Closing Hours is waived, to allow Lighthouse Run staff and volunteers use of Monument Square and Sam Johnson Parkway for event set up beginning at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to the various City departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event. Parking permit fees and deposits.