The Village Board has determined that it is appropriate, from
time to time, for streets and other public places in the Village to
be temporarily closed and used as sites for charity walks/runs, festivals,
concerts, neighborhood celebrations and other public events. Events
of this kind serve to improve the quality of life of the residents
of the Village, but can result in large numbers of people congregating
within the confines of the temporarily closed streets or public places.
Such events can create concerns for emergency service access, health,
safety and welfare of the public and private property in the vicinity
of the special event. Therefore, it is essential that policies and
procedures be established governing these events.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PUBLIC PROPERTY
Property which is owned, operated, maintained, and/or controlled
by the Village. Examples of public property include, but are not limited
to, parking lots, plazas, streets, sidewalks and parks.
SPECIAL EVENT
A preplanned single event or series of events that, because
of its nature, interest, location, promotion or any combination of
similar influences, is expected, or later found, to draw a large number
of people, sponsored by an individual or entity other than the Village,
proposed to be held on public property or on private property but
affecting public property or requiring Village support services. Examples
include, but are not limited to, festivals, street fairs, street art
shows, public celebrations, outdoor concerts, parades, road races
and walk-a-thons.
SPONSOR
The individual, group of individuals, corporation or other
entity responsible for organizing the special event.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Those individuals and/or agencies which can or must be provided
by the Village to ensure that a special event is conducted in such
a manner so as to protect the safety, health, property and general
welfare of its citizens. Examples include fire protection, crowd management
control and traffic management and control.