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Street Closure Permit

From time to time various civic organizations require the closure of city streets in order to host a community event and/or festival. Although such activities are of benefit to the community, there are attendant concerns in the area of vehicles/pedestrian safety; traffic flow; and exposure to increased risk of liability. Therefore it is necessary for the City to establish certain requirements regarding the closure of city streets. It is the intent of the Street Closure Permit to ensure the public’s safety during any event held on city property.  The Street Closure Permit can be obtained in the Forms and Permits page of the website or at City Hall.

Permit Eligibility

The Street Closure Permit is intended for the temporary closure of city streets necessary to accommodate an event sponsored by a community-based not-for-profit organization.

Application and Issuance

An application for permit, prepared by the sponsor organization, shall be filed with the city Clerk no less than sixty (60) days in advance of the scheduled activity. The application shall include the following information: date(s) of event; street segments to be closed; time of closure; duration of closure; electrical service requirements; and any support service requested of the city (i.e. sweeping, police, picnic tables, refuse receptacles, etc.)

The City Council has responsibility for permit review and approval. Completed applications will be submitted to the City Council at the next regularly scheduled meeting following submittal of the application. Upon review and approval, the City Clerk will be authorized to issue a permit to the sponsor organization. The action of the City Council shall be considered final.

Liability

The applicant shall agree to release, hold harmless, and defend the City of Morrison, its officers and agents in connection with any claim(s) for any loss, damage, personal injury, or death occurring as a result of the event for which the permit is issued.

Service Fee

A $25.00 Permit Fee and/or a $50.00 Electrical Hook-up charge may be required.  Not-for-profit organizations are exempt from these charges.  The City of Morrison agrees to provide necessary direct support services such as police protection, street sweeping, setting of barricades, etc without additional charge to the sponsor organization.

Records Management

The City clerk shall keep a record of all permits issued pursuant to the requirements cited herein.