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Subject: Communication from Preservation Racine requesting permission to close the 1700 block of College Avenue on Sunday, September 27, 2009, from 12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m. in conjunction with the annual tour of Historic Homes. (Res.09-1560)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-11-09: Permission be granted to Preservation Racine to close College Avenue from 17th Street to 18th Street, on Sunday, September 27, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for a special event following the annual tour of Historic Homes.
Further recommends that permission be granted 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. Sponsor shall notify all abutting property occupants 72 hours in advance of the event;
E. The sponsor shall pay a special event fee of $250.00.
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 incurred on a regular shift basis to provide limited assistance to implement this event.