Report Prepared by: Daniel Dabney, Lieutenant Merced Police Department
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SUBJECT: Approval of Street Closure Request Submitted by Merced County for the 2021 Annual Veterans Day Reverse Parade on November 11, 2021 From 8:00 A.M. Until 5:00 P.M.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers Merced County's request for approval of the use of City streets and Bob Hart Square on Thursday November 11, 2021 for the Veterans Day Reverse Parade. The request seeks approval to close W. Main Street, between G Street to M Street, including Bob Hart Square, on Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 8:00 A.M. through 5:00 P.M.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the street closures of east bound traffic on West Main Street, from M Street to G Street, including Bob Hart Square, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 11, 2021, subject to the details and conditions outlined in the administrative report.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter Section 200; California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 21101(e), as follows:
"CVC 21101. Local authorities, for those highways under their jurisdiction, may adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution on the following matters:
(e) Temporarily closing a portion of any street for celebrations, parades, local special events, and other purposes when, in the opinion of local authorities having jurisdiction or a public officer or employee that the local authority designates by resolution, the closing is necessary for the safety and protection of person who are to use that portion of the street during the temporary closing."
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2021-22 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
A request received from Merced County to close the following streets for the Veterans Day Reverse Parade:
* East bound West Main Stre...
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