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Subject: Communication from Rev. John Freddy Correa requesting permission to use city right-of-way for the 2011 Racine Street Soccer and Health Festival to be held on August 27, 2011. (Res. 11-2638)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That Emmaus Lutheran Church be granted permission to close Summit Avenue from English Street to Yout Street, Yout Street from Summit Avenue to Carlisle Avenue, and English Street from Summit Avenue to Carlisle Avenue, on Saturday, August 27, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, August 28, 2011, from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the 2011 Racine Street Soccer and Health Festival.
Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement be executed.
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 $350.00 special event fee.
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.