HomeMy WebLinkAbout13th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run-Walk - Desert Cities Track Club November 24, 2011CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF THE, 13T" ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K
RUN/WALK ON NOVEMBER 24, 2011, 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: June 23, 2011
CONTENTS: Route Map
Recommendation
Approve the 13th Annual "Turkey Trot" 5K Run/Walk on November 24, 2011,
including closure of El Paseo as proposed, with a maximum City
contribution of $3,000 for required traffic control barriers.
Funds are available in Fund No: 110-4416-414-3062, City Sponsored Events
Background
The 13th Annual Turkey Trot on El Paseo 5K Run/Walk is planned for Thanksgiving
Day, November 24, 2011, 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. Staff will require the event producer to prove
his non-profit status and proof of scholarships to Palm Desert High School Student
Athletes.
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
June 23, 2011
Page 2 of 2
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.
Submitted By:
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Ryan Stendell
Senior anagement Analyst
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance
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Jop(h M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
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Mark Greerv-wood, P.E.
Director of Public Works
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
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