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A Request to Set a Public Hearing on the Temporary Street Closing Permit Application for the Not So Normal 5K
PURPOSE: The purpose for this agenda item is to set a public hearing for April 22nd 2014 for a Street Closing Permit Application submitted by www.MomInChapelHillNC.com for the temporary closing and usage of streets from 7:30AM to 9:30AM on Sunday, September 14th 2014 to accommodate the Not So Normal 5k.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
CONTACT INFORMATION: George Seiz, 918-7427
INFORMATION: This is the first year for the event. Proceeds will go to The Arts Center and NC Children's Promise (based at UNC Hospital). The event coordinator, Jay Radford, has submitted a Street Closing Permit Application for the temporary closing and usage of the following streets on Sunday, September 14th, 2014 from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM:
- Weaver St. from E. Main St to W. Main St.
- W. Main St. from Weaver St. to Hillsborough Rd.
- Hillsborough Rd. from W. Main St. to N. Greensboro St.
- N. Greensboro St. from Hillsborough Rd. to Weaver St.
- Weaver St. from N. Greensboro St. to E. Main St.
The East block of Weaver St. (between N. Greensboro St. and E. Main St. will be closed to traffic during this time. Other streets will remain open to traffic. Drivers may experience intermittent interruptions due to runners crossing streets and traffic control by police, public works, and race organizers. Attached is map of the event.
In accordance with Section 7-19 of the Town Code, a Public Hearing to receive public input prior to issuing a Street Closing Permit is required for this event.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: The applicant will be responsible for all costs incurred by Police and Public Works to facilitate this event. The applicant will be sent an itemized bill for the final costs incurred by Police and Public Works. The applicant has paid the application fee.
RECOMMENDATION:r It is recommended that the Board approve the attached resolution setting a public hearing for April 22nd 2014.