CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance establishing the temporary traffic controls and issue a Special Event and Amplifier permit for the Naperville Sprint Triathlon on Sunday, August 1, 2021
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DEPARTMENT: Community Services
SUBMITTED BY: Dawn Portner, Special Events Coordinator
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
The Naperville Sprint Triathlon, sponsored by 10xEM LLC, will be held on Sunday, August 1, 2021, starting and finishing at Centennial Beach. The event includes a 400-meter swim, 20K bike and a 5K run.
DISCUSSION:
The route is depicted on the attached map, which identifies various temporary traffic control changes in the area from 5:00 a.m. to noon. An ordinance is required to establish road closures and No Parking/Tow Away Zones in these areas. Streets will be opened to vehicular traffic and the No Parking/Tow Away Zone signs will be removed as soon as the Naperville Police Department determines it appropriate based on public safety.
10xEM LLC 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.
10xEM LLC 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 one week prior to the event.
FISCAL IMPACT:
10xEM LLC will be billed for all City services required for this event.