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Consider and take action on a request by Interfaith Caring Ministries to grant a variance to Chapter 110, Article I, Section 110-5 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of League City entitled “Parades and Processions Generally” for partial lane closures and to waive City costs associated with traffic control for the “Interfaith Caring Ministries Unleash Your Superhero 5K & Kids 1K Fun Run” to be held on March 10, 2018 (Interim Chief of Police)
Background:
Approval of this item will allow the Interfaith Caring Ministries to use City rights-of-way for the “Interfaith Caring Ministries Unleash Your Superhero 5K & Kids 1K Fun Run”. The event is scheduled for March 10, 2018 from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The City will provide equipment to support traffic flow as detailed below. This will be done in accordance with the traffic plan approved by the League City Police Department. The Code of Ordinances for the City of League City, Section 110-5 requires all permit requests requiring the closure or use of state roadways or arterial roadways (as defined by the Master Transportation Plan) within League City to be approved by City Council prior to issuance of a permit. The same section also states that the applicant shall pay all costs associated with traffic control for the event unless City Council approves waiving the costs.
The application for a permit was received by the League City Police Department requesting the use of City roadways within the City of League City for the purpose of conducting this fun run. The event is estimated to draw approximately 125 participants. The applicant requests the following closures for the fun run: Dickinson Ave. from E. Walker to Hewitt St., Power St. from Dickinson Ave. to Texas Ave., Hewitt St. from Dickinson Ave. to Texas Ave., Texas Ave. from Power St. to Hewitt St., Park Ave. from E. Main to Walker St. Closure of E. Walker will only occur as runners are crossing over at Park St. and Dickinson Ave.
Officers will be stationed to assist the runners and control traffic at the intersection. The fun run will be conducted from the 200 block of Park St., proceed south to E. Walker, cross E. Walker to Dickinson Ave., south on Dickinson to Hewitt St., east on Hewitt St. to Texas Ave, north on Texas Ave. to Power St., and west on Power St. to Dickinson Ave. and back to Park Ave.
To ensure League City residents and businesses will be least affected by this event, the fun run will require nine (9) police personnel for traffic and crowd control. Interfaith Caring Ministries will cover the cost of the police personnel needed for traffic and crowd control. Total cost to the City is $412.40 which covers the cost of barricades and needed manpower to set up and break down the lane closures. The total includes $376.40 in direct hourly labor costs and $36.00 in estimated value of traffic control equipment provided. Refer to cost breakdown sheet for complete cost breakdown.
Attachments:
1. Data Sheet
2. Permit Application
3. Fun Run Route
4. Cost Breakdown
FUNDING
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