CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the Ordinance establishing the temporary traffic controls and issue a Special Event permit and amplifier permit for the Naperville Sprint Triathlon on Sunday, August 6, 2017.
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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 Naperville Sprint Triathlon will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2017, starting and finishing at Centennial Beach. The event includes a 400-meter swim, 20K bike and a 5K run.
DISCUSSION:
The route for the annual Naperville Sprint Triathlon is depicted on the attached map, which includes specific temporary traffic control information. An ordinance is required to establish No Parking, Tow Away Zones from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon). The times will be posted accordingly. The race route streets will be closed beginning at approximately 6 a.m. until approximately 11:30 a.m. The streets of the race route are opened to vehicular traffic and the No Parking, Tow Away Zone signs are removed as soon as the Naperville Police Department determines it appropriate based on public safety.
Premier Event Management (PEM) has partnered with the Naperville Park District and has been approved to use Centennial Beach for the swim portion of the race. In addition, the organizer is working with the Naperville Convention and Visitors Bureau to secure accommodations for the event.
PEM will mail notification of the event to all residents and businesses along the race route two weeks prior and fulfill all insurance requirements. Staff will also post informational signs along the race route beginning Monday, July 24.
DNA and organizers of the Sprint Triathlon are aware that both events are held on the same day. Parties have been involved in the Special Event logistics meetings and staff does not anticipate any issues.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The event organizer, Premier Event Management, will be billed for all City servi...
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