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Community Development Agency, Transportation Division, recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 081-2016 sanctioning the closure of Pony Express Trail between Sly Park Road and Sanders Drive, with partial road closures at the intersections of Forebay Road, Oak Street, North Street, Polaris Street, Laurel Drive, and Sanders Drive on Monday, July 4, 2016, between 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., for the "Pollock Pines 4th of July Parade," subject to conditions set forth in Resolution No. 110-79, and in the "Application for Road Closure."
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Agency, Transportation Division, is recommending Board approval of the road closure to provide for the safety of participants, volunteers and spectators along the course, and to assist in the success of this annual community event. Other involved agencies have made no objections to this closure.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The "Pollock Pines 4th of July Parade" is a charming small town event and is sponsored by the Pollock Pines/Camino Rotary Club. Several dozen floats from County residents, non-profit groups and businesses participate each year, including the National Pony Express Association, On Stage Productions and the Fleet Reserve Association. Proper evidence of insurance has been received and will be updated prior to the event taking place.
ALTERNATIVES
If the Board does not approve the road closure the event would not take place at this time or location. If the sponsors want to proceed with this event they would have to explore other options.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Risk Management, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Chief Administrative Office concurs with staff's recommendations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The requested Board item has no Fiscal Impact or Net County Cost.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1) The Clerk of the Board will obtain the Chair's signature on two (2) originals of ...
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