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Consider and take action on a request on behalf of Clear Creek Community Church 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 “Clear Creek 5K Run, Walk and Fitness Challenge” on February 6, 2016 (Chief of Police)
Background:
If approved, this item will allow the Clear Creek Community Church to use City rights-of-way for the purpose of conducting a fun run and 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 of 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. All barricades will be manned by uniformed officers and police volunteers to allow for ingress and egress for single access point roadways.
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 a fun run entitled "Clear Creek 5K Run, Walk and Fitness Challenge". The event is scheduled for February 6, 2016 from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This event is estimated to draw approximately 500-600 participants. The applicant has made a request for a variance for the use of 7th Street and Landrum Avenue. The applicant requests the closure of the 1500-1600 block of 7th Street and the closure of the 500-600 block of Landrum Avenue to allow safe ingress/egr...
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