CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance to establish temporary street closures and parking restrictions for the 2019 Memorial Day Parade and issue a Special Event permit
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DEPARTMENT: City Clerk’s Office
SUBMITTED BY: Dawn Portner, Special Events Coordinator
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
The Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 27, 2019. The parade is an annual event sponsored by VFW Post #3873 and American Legion Post #43.
DISCUSSION:
The route for the parade, including specific temporary traffic control information, is depicted on the attached map. An ordinance is required in order to tow vehicles parked on the parade route. The parade route only will be designated a No Parking/Tow Zone from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be posted accordingly. The parade route streets will be closed beginning approximately 9:30 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m. The streets of the parade route are opened to vehicular traffic and the No Parking/Tow Zone signs are removed as soon as the Naperville Police Department determines is appropriate based on public safety. Please refer to the ordinance for specific traffic control information.
Staff will post informational signs along the parade route beginning Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Parade information will be available on the City’s website. All other matters, including insurance requirements will be satisfied prior to the event.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The VFW Post #3873 has received $27,851 in SECA grant funds to cover the cost of City services needed for the event.