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CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF THE, 12TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K
RUN/WALK ON NOVEMBER 25, 2010, INCLUDING CLOSURE
OF PUBLIC STREETS
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works
APPLICANT: Desert Cities Track Club
P.O. Box 1215
La Quinta, CA 92253
DATE: July 8, 2010
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Recommendation
Approve the 12th Annual "Turkey Trot" 5K Run/Walk on November 25, 2010,
including closure of El Paseo as proposed, with a maximum City
contribution of $3,000 for required traffic control barriers.
Funds are available in General Account No. 110-4250-433-2145, Traffic Safety
Account.
Background
The 12th Annual Turkey Trot on El Paseo 5K RunNValk is planned for Thanksgiving
Day, November 25, 2010, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The proceeds from the event
are used to provide college scholarships to members of the Palm Desert High School
running team. Desert Cities Track Club will provide traffic control for the event through
a local contractor, but requests City assistance in an amount up to $3,000 to defray the
cost of the required traffic control barriers.
As with previous years, El Paseo from Portola Avenue to Ocotillo Drive and Ocotillo
Drive from El Paseo to Shadow Mountain will be closed to accommodate the race.
Staff Report
Approve Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk including Road Closures
July 8, 2010
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Fiscal Analysis
The City will provide one staff member to oversee and assist with installation of traffic
control for the event, and will reimburse the promoter up to $3,000 for the required
traffic control barriers. The event promoter will cover all remaining costs for the event
including traffic control and Police services.
Approval:
Mark Greenwoo•, P.E. ,4bhn M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
Director of Public Works
CITY COUNCILA�TION
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