AGENDA MEMO

CITY COUNCIL

May 17, 2010

ISSUE STATEMENT

The City Council is requested to approve a motion authorizing the temporary closure of streets for the Lions Club Fourth of July Parade and authorizing the police department to assist in traffic control.

BACKGROUND HISTORY

The Darien Lions Club will be presenting the annual Fourth of July Parade on Saturday, July 3, 2010. The parade route will require the temporary closure of Elm Street east of Clarendon Hills Road, Clarendon Hills Road from 75^th to 71^st Streets, Plainfield Road from Rt. 83 to 75^th Street and 75^th Street from Plainfield Road to Williams Street. The Darien Lions Club as an independent charitable organization will organize, register and insure parade participants; the City of Darien will authorize the temporary closure of the public streets and provide police assistance.

STAFF/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the City support the Darien Lions Club through the temporary closure

of the above listed streets to facilitate the safety and efficient operation of the fourth of July Parade. The Police Committee of the Darien City Council unanimously approved this recommendation at their May 6, 2010 meeting.

ALTERNATE CONSIDERATION

The alternate consideration would be to not approve the motion at this time.

DECISION MODE

This item will be placed on the May 17, 2010 agenda for formal Council consideration and approval.