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Subject: Communication from Real Racine requesting permission to use city right-of-way for the IronGirl triathlon on Sunday, July 31, 2011. (Res.11-2409)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 1-25-11: That permission be granted to Real Racine and IronGirl to use City right-of-way for the IronGirl Racine Triathlon on July 31, 2011.
Further recommends that Real Racine and IronGirl be granted permission to close the following streets and to utilize certain other City streets, as indicated, on their race map, for the Ironman Racine 70.3 Triathlon to be held on Sunday, July 31, 2011:
Barker Street from Main Street to its terminus with Lake Michigan,
Main Street North Bound Lanes from Barker Street to Three Mile Road,
Goold Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard,
Augusta Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard,
Wolff Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard,
William Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard,
Lombard Avenue from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard,
Lakecrest Drive from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard;
with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
B. Proof of liability insurance 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 $700.00 special event fee.
F. Sponsor shall be responsible for placement of all traffic control devices.
Further recommends 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.
Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 2-9-11: To approve the request.
Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event.