The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About11851RESOLUTION NO. 11851 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A REVOCABLE PERMIT TO SOUTHERN COLORADO COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, INC., FOR THE USE OF GRAND AVENUE FROM MAIN STREET TO SANTA FE AVENUE TO CONDUCT THE 10 ANNUAL SPIRIT FEST ON THE RIVERWALK BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SFOTinN 1 The attached Revocable Permit is authorized to be issued to Southern Colorado Community Connections, Inc., for the use of Grand Avenue from Main Street to Santa Fe Avenue from June 11, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. until June 13, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. to conduct the 10 Annual Spirit Fest on the Riverwalk. SECTION 2. The use of the public right -of -way granted hereby is subject to all limitations, terms and conditions set forth in the attached Revocable Permit. INTRODUCED: April 12, 2010 BY: Vera Ortegon COUNCILPERSON APPROVED: FtE51DENT CF CITY CC) UNCIL ATTESTED BY: GIB' Y CLERK Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION DATE: APRIL 12, 2010 AGENDA ITEM # M -8 DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR — EARL WILKINSON, P.E. TITLE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A REVOCABLE PERMIT TO SOUTHERN COLORADO COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, INC., FOR THE USE OF GRAND AVENUE FROM MAIN STREET TO SANTA FE AVENUE TO CONDUCT THE 10 ANNUAL SPIRIT FEST ON THE RIVERWALK ISSUE Should City Council issue a Revocable Permit to Southern Colorado Community Connections, Inc., for the use of Grand Avenue from Main Street to Santa Fe Avenue for the purpose of conducting a festival? The Revocable Permit Review Committee recommends approval. BACKGROUND Southern Colorado Community Connections has requested the closure of Grand Avenue from Main Street to Santa Fe Avenue from June 11, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. until June 13, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. to conduct the 10 Annual Spirit Fest on the Riverwalk. FINANCIAL IMPACT None. REVOCABLE PERMIT Pursuant to the authority granted by Section 16 -9 of the Charter of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, (the "City"), the City Council of City hereby grants the following revocable permit to Permittee subject to and conditioned upon the provisions herein contained and the Permittee's compliance therewith: 1. Name, Address and Telephone Number of Permittee: Southern Colorado Community Connections, c/o Jesse Sena, 505 N. Grand, Pueblo, CO 81003, (719) 671 -5451 2. Permitted Area: Grand Avenue from Main Street to Santa Fe Avenue 3. Purpose of Revocable Permit: 10" Annual Spirit Fest on the Riverwalk 4. Authorized Improvements: 5. Commencement Date: June 11 2010 Time: 9:00 a.m. 6. Ending Date: June 13 2010 Time: 9:00 a.m. PERMITTEE IN CONSIDERATION OF THE ISSUANCE AND GRANTING OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REVOCABLE PERMIT (THE "PERMIT ") REPRESENTS, WARRANTS AND AGREES: (a) The Permitted Area shall be used for the above - specified Purpose of Revocable Permit. No use of the Permitted Area shall be made before the time of the Commencement Date. (b) All structures, fences, tables, chairs, equipment or other improvements authorized to be placed in the Permitted Area by Permittee (the "Improvements ") shall be constructed, installed, and maintained by Permittee in compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, rules and regulations of City and this Permit. (c) If the Revocable Permit is issued for a sidewalk cafe, the Permittee and sidewalk cafd shall be subject to all the provisions, conditions and requirements contained in section 9 -10 -84 of the Pueblo Municipal Code, or as same may be amended, which are incorporated herein by reference. In addition, no Improvement shall be tied -down or chained to any tree within or adjacent to the Permitted Area nor shall any Improvement be installed or located in such a manner as to hinder or interfere with the opening of motor vehicle doors or passenger movement to and from motor vehicles parked adjacent to or near the Permitted Area. (d) If this Permit is issued for the use of the public right -of -way for a special event, Permittee shall deposit with the City the sum of $500.00 ( "Deposit"). The Deposit will be forfeited to the City if Permittee does not remove all Permittee's equipment and property from, and clean and restore the Permitted Area to its original condition before the Time of the Ending Date. If so timely removed and cleaned, the Deposit will be returned to Permittee. (e) Before the Time of the Ending Date, or immediately upon any other termination of this Permit, Permittee shall, at Permittee's expense, remove all of Permittee's Improvements from the Permitted Area and clean and restore the Permitted Area to its original condition. Failure to timely remove all of Permittee's Improvements from the Permitted Area and clean and restore the Permitted Area to its original condition shall constitute Permittee's abandonment of the Permittee's Improvements, and City may, at Permittee's expense, remove and dispose of Permittee's Improvements and clean and restore the Permitted Area to its original condition. Permittee agrees to pay all City's costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, incurred in the enforcement of this Permit. (f) Permittee shall keep all Improvements and Permitted Area in good, clean and safe condition and repair, free from litter, waste and debris. (g) Permittee shall indemnify, defend and hold City, its officers, agents and employees harmless from and against any and all suits, claims, liabilities, loss, damages and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees and cost of defense, arising, directly or indirectly, from or caused by the issuance of this Permit or the conditions hereof, or the existence, construction, installation, repair or maintenance of the Improvements in the Permitted Area, or the use of the Permitted Area or Improvements by Permittee, its officers, agents, employees, invitees or general public. (h) Neither this Permit nor any of the privileges granted to Permittee hereby, may be conveyed, assigned, transferred or sublet by Permittee without the prior written consent of the City Council of City. Any attempted conveyance, assignment, transfer or subletting of the Permit or Permitted Area without the written consent of the City Council of Pueblo shall be void and of no effect and shall cause this Permit to be automatically revoked. CA - 7122/03 (i) Permittee shall keep and maintain commercial general liability insurance covering the Permitted Area and Improvements in amounts not less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limits per occurrence and aggregate, naming the City as an additional insured. A certificate for such insurance and each renewal thereof shall be delivered to the City. Failure to maintain such insurance shall cause this Permit to be automatically revoked. 0) Trees, landscaping and shrubbery within or adjacent to the Permitted Area shall be protected from damage or injury by Permittee and shall not be removed except after receipt by the Permittee of the written consent of the City's Director of Parks and Recreation. (k) Any notice or other document required or permitted herein shall be in writing and delivered personally or by first class mail, postage prepaid, as follows: (i) If to Permittee, at the address shown in paragraph 1 above. (ii) If to City, I City Hall Place, Pueblo, Colorado, 81003, Attention: Revocable Permit Review Committee. Each parry reserves the right to change its address provided notice of such change is given in accordance with this paragraph (k). (1) City reserves and is hereby granted by Permittee access to, under and through the Permitted Area for any and all purposes. City may injure, damage or remove any and all Permittee's Improvements in the Permitted Area in exercising the right of access hereby reserved and granted. Permittee assumes the risk of injury, loss and damage to Permittee's Improvements within the Permitted area, and City shall have no responsibility or liability for any damage or injuries thereto, whatsoever the cause, including, but not limited to, the acts or omissions of City, its officers, employees, or agents. (m) This Permit shall terminate upon the occurrence of any one of the following events: (i) the Time of the Ending Date, (ii) abandonment or non -use by Permittee for a period of three (3) consecutive months, (iii) surrender or cancellation of the Permit in writing by Permittee, (iv) automatic revocation as provided in paragraphs (h) and (i) above; or (v) revocation or termination of this Permit by resolution of the City Council of City. (n) Permittee acknowledges and agrees that this Permit is temporary and subject to revocation or termination by resolution of the City Council of City, in its sole discretion, for any reason or no reason, at anytime, without liability to City, and without notice to or hearing by Permittee. Permittee waives any and all right or claim to such notice, hearing, and liability of the City. Signed in Pueblo, Colorado this V day of 1 Y lOLIP P , 20 10 PF.RMITTF.F.: STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF PUEBLO ) ss q The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me the 8 day of nacayc 1 20 1 by ,, Sena., as C'b0 1 PmSf4 -ehf ^' "h9y ^ ,commission expires: y rI3(a 40 a tSEA *L-),/ a '��• " ,. �.. YARy' N, VED this day of � •ilT((g9il��'� CA - 7/22/03 (�C Uhf 2 Notary Public ,20_L0 . PUEBLO, a Municipal Corporation By Imo- ,✓- 't� President of the City Council m Bridges in People's 505 N. Grand Ave. • Pueblo, CO 81003 CEO /President Jesse Sena k_ j ► The 10"' Annual Spirit Fest On the Riverwalk will be held on Friday, June 11, 3:OOPM to 10:00PM and Saturday, June 12, 10:OOAM to 10:009M at the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Project. We will be utilizing the Xcei Amphitheater area of the HARP. As before the entire two -day event is free and open to the public. Two performance stages, food, beverage, and gift vendors, a children fun zone, community presentations and information, and much more have been planed. This event is built on the foundation of our mission statement: "To nrovlde to our community, through events an experience which will enrich and encourage, and one that will foster Hone for better today; and greater tomorrows/ i c l� � ♦ 1 We are requesting that the street closure include Grand Avenue from the corner of Santa Fe Avenue to South Main Street. We will set up a large performance tent which will be anchored by barrels of water, air jumpers for the children's fun zone, community information booths, and our food, gift, and beverage vendors all on Grand Avenue. Please consider our request and you have any questions please contact me. 719 - 671 -5451 • Fax: 719 - 542 -2317 • info @sccc - pueblo.org Thank you. 2 m C cnnlTO FF AVF