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Subject: Communication from the President of Fourth Fest of Greater Racine requesting permission to use city right-of-way for the 4th of July parade and permission to use North Beach for the fireworks. (Res. No. 14-0237)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 04-08-14: That permission be granted to Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. to close certain city streets on Friday, July 4, 2014, from 7:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., to hold the 2014 Independence Day Parade.
Further recommends that in the interest of public safety, the Commissioner of Public Works, City Engineer and Chief of Police be authorized and directed to close Goold Street, Yout Street, English Street, High Street, St. Patrick Street, Kewaunee Street and Barker Street, from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard; Michigan Boulevard, from Goold Street to Hamilton Street; Chatham Street, from north of Yout Street to Hamilton Street; and Hoffert Drive, on Friday, July 4, 2014, to provide for a Municipal Band Concert, to be held at North Beach Gazebo, and the fireworks display, as part of the Independence Day festivities.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to communicate with the U.S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close the Main Street and State Street bridges to boat traffic for the period of 7:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon and from 9:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works, City Engineer, Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event.
Fiscal Note: Since the City is a co-sponsor of the event, there are no stipulations.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee on 5-14-14: To approve the request from Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. to allow the use of North Beach for the fireworks display.
Fiscal Note: N/A