Local residential streets may be temporarily closed for purposes
of conducting block parties upon written approval of 100% of the adult
landowners abutting that portion of the street sought to be closed.
Applicants requesting a street closure for this purpose shall
obtain a permit from the Clerk.
A. After receiving permit application and validating names and addresses
of adult residents abutting the portion of the street sought to be
closed, the Clerk will forward the permit application to the Public
Works Director for his or her approval.
B. If approved by the Public Works Director, the original is forwarded
to the Clerk to be placed on file at the Village office. A copy is
to be given to the applicant. A copy will also be forwarded to the
Police Department and Fire Department.
C. As directed by the Public Works Director, proper warning signs shall
be placed upon any portion of the Village street permitted to be closed
herein.
D. The permit must be obtained at least 15 days prior to the scheduled
event and is only valid on dates and at times stated on the permit.
The street must be accessible for emergency vehicle use.
E. The applicant is liable for all costs of repairs to Village streets
and/or property resulting from the block party and will be billed
for these costs. The applicant will barricade the block party site
as required by the Public Works Director and is liable for all damages
for failure to erect and maintain suitable barricades.
F. The applicant must submit a rental fee for each barricade as set
from time to time by resolution of the Board. Only barricades supplied
and approved by the Public Works Director can be used and they must
be returned to the Public Works Department within three business days
after the party.
G. The applicant must show proof of liability insurance at time of application
for the dates, location, and times of the block party with the following:
(1) Limits
of liability shall not be less than:
(a) Bodily injury liability: not less than $500,000 each occurrence.
(b) Property damage liability: not less than $100,000 each occurrence.
(2) The
sponsoring party shall indemnify and hold harmless the Village for
any and all damage or liability whatsoever occasioned within the described
premises.