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Subject: Communication from the Pentecost Lutheran Church requesting permission to close Jerome Boulevard, between Coolidge Avenue and Case Avenue, on Saturday, August 16, 2008, from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m., for their 7th Annual Neighborhood Block Party. (Res. 08-0921)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 7-8-08: That the Pentecost Lutheran Church be granted permission to close Jerome Boulevard, between Coolidge Avenue and Case Avenue, for an event on Saturday, August 16, 2008, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., in accordance with their request.
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 $250.00 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.