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Subject: Communication from the West Racine Business and Professional Association requesting permission to close the alley behind the south side of the 3200 block of Washington Avenue on July 19, 2008 for the Western Days celebration.
Recommendation: That the West Racine Business and Professional Association be granted permission to close the T-alley on the south side of the 3200 block of Washington Avenue adjacent to the city-owned parking lot in conjunction with their Western Days celebration on Saturday, July 19, 2008, in accordance with their request.
Futher recommend 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 incurred on a regular shift basis to implement this event.