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Subject: Communication from Chicago Cubs Charities requesting permission for a bike ride to pass through the City of Racine to benefit community work on August 27, 2011. (Res. 11-2637)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-28-11: That Chicago Cubs Charities be granted permission to use City right-of-way on Saturday, August 27, 2011, for the "Wrigley Field Road Tour...100 Miles to Go" bike ride, with the stipulation that the participants will abide by all traffic regulations.
Further recommends that the sponsor be granted permission to post directional signage during the event provided that they do not interfere with regulatory signage, do not damage City property, and are removed immediately following the event.
Further recommends that the Chief of Police provide assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event.
Fiscal Note: The persons participating in this event will utilize City right-of-way and must be in conformance with all traffic regulations; therefore, there is no need for a hold harmless agreement or insurance. There will be a nominal cost incurred on a regular shift basis to provide limited assistance to implement this event.
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Serivces on 7-13-11: To Receive and File the request, as this item has already been approved by the Common Council.
Fiscal Note: N/A