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Subject: Communication from the Root River Council requesting permission to close Horlick Park Drive south of the West 6th Street Bridge for the Chautauqua event from September 23-25, 2011. (Res. 11-2609)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-14-11: That the Root River Council be granted permission to close Horlick Park Drive, from Kinzie Avenue to 12th Street, on Saturday, September 24, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for a classic car show in conjunction with the Root River Festival and Chautauqua.
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 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.