HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-14-12 Vets Events Street closingRESOLUTION NO. R-14-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING STREET CLOSINGS FOR THE
ANNUAL VETERANS EVENTS HELD AT THE RIVERVIEW PARK
VETERANS MEMORIAL GARDEN TO ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY
AND REDUCTION OF NOISE INTERFERENCE; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the citizens and residents of the City of Sebastian arejustifiably proud of the men
and women who have served and are currently serving in every branch of the American military and
who have protected our Nation and our flag; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian is fortunate to have two of the leading National Veterans
organizations within our City limits:
American Legion Post #189
807 Louisiana Avenue
Sebastian, FL 32958
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10210
815 Louisiana Avenue
Sebastian, FL 32958
WHEREAS, these Veterans organizations conduct annual Memorial Day, Pearl Harbor Day,
Four Chaplains Memorial Day, Patriot Day (9111) and Veterans Day observances in Riverview Park;
and
WHEREAS, attendance continues to grow significantly creating the enhanced need for safety
and reduction of noise interference for these solemn events;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN,
as follows:
Section 1. PERPETUAL STREET CLOSINGS FOR VETERANS EVENTS IN RIVERVIEW
PARK.
The City Council hereby approves the closing of Indian River Drive between the south
intersection line of Sebastian Boulevard to midway between the overflow parking lot; and the closing
of Harrison Street from the overflow parking lot entrance west of the Splash Pad to its intersection at
the east side of Indian River Drive, which by their placement, do not prohibit access to any
businesses in the vicinity of the Park (as shown in the attached map), for at least one hour prior to the
annual Memorial Day, Pearl Harbor Day, Four Chaplains Memorial Day, Patriot Day (9111) and
Veterans Day observances until the event traffic reasonably disburses at the conclusion of the
ceremonies. Additionally, the City will publicize the event and street closures through its
governmental access channel, public signage, website and any other available local outlets.
Section 2. CONFLICTS. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Council member Adams
The motion was seconded by Council member
the vote was as follows:
2014.
Gillmor
Mayor Bob McPartlan aye
Vice Mayor Jim Mill aye
Council Member Jerome Adams aye
Council Member Andrea Coy aye
Council Member Richard Gillmor aye
and, upon being put into a vote,
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 25'h day of June,
ATTEST:
Sally A. Mai , MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
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Bob McPartlan, Mayor
Approved As to Form and Legality For
Reliance by the City of Sebastian Only:
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Robert A. Ginsburg, Cit3(Attorney
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