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A Request to Issue a Street Closing Permit for the Latin American Festival.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to consider a Street Closing Permit Application for the Latin American Festival.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
CONTACT INFORMATION: Daniel Snipes, Interim Public Works Director, 919-918-7432, dsnipes@carrboronc.gov <mailto:dsnipes@carrboronc.gov> Kristen Benoit, Assistant to Public Works Director, 919-918-7428, kbenoit@carrboronc.gov <mailto:kbenoit@carrboronc.gov>
INFORMATION: El Centro Hispano submitted a Street Closing Permit Application for the temporary closing and usage of West Weaver Street, from Lindsay Street to North Greensboro Street, on Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to host the 7th Latin American Festival. The Town’s Special Event Committee has reviewed the Town of Carrboro Community Event Pre-Application (See Attachment B - Town of Carrboro Community Event Pre-Application). See Attachment C - Street Closing Permit Application and Attachment D -Emergency Safety Plan and Event Area Map.
The Latin American Festival is a family event including folklore performances, live music, food, arts and crafts and information tables.
Pursuant to Section 7-19 of the Town Code, a Public Hearing to receive public input prior to issuing a Street Closing Permit is not required for these particular events.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: Applicant will be responsible for all costs incurred by the Town to facilitate the events. The Town will send the applicant an itemized bill for the final costs incurred by Town Departments for the event. The applicant has paid the Street Closing Permit Application fee.
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends that the Town Council approve the Resolution (Attachment A - Latin American Festival Resolution) for the temporary closing of a portion of West Weaver on Saturday, April 27, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to accommodate the Latin American Festival with the following stipulations:
1. Applicant shall post signs at the intersections of West Weaver Street and Lindsay Street and West Weaver Street and North Greensboro Street, five to seven days before the event, to notify the public about the of the upcoming event.
2. Applicant will be responsible for all costs incurred by the Town to facilitate these events. Applicant will be sent an itemized bill for the final costs incurred by each Department staffing the event.