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19 82 STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
` CITY COUNCIL File #950-40
DATE: February 3, 2015
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager "
SUBJECT: City Council St. Patrick's Day Parade Participation
Prepared by Roger Bradley, Assistant to the City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Annual Dublin Lions Club St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 14,
2015. Each year the Dublin City Council participates in the parade. Last year the City Council
rode on a parade float. The City Council will consider participating in the 2015 St. Patrick's Day
parade.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council participate in the St. Patrick's Day Parade by riding on a
Fire Truck.
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Assistant to the City Manager Assistant City Manager
DESCRIPTION:
For more the 15 years, the City Council has participated in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The form of participation over the years has varied from year to year, and Staff is seeking input
from the City Council on how it would like to participate in the 2015 parade. A recap of past
participation is provided for reference below.
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Year Means of Description
Participation
1999 Float Flatbed truck with straw for seats, signage, a balloon arch
and festive decorations.
2000 Golf Carts Staff drove the golf carts, which had signage indicating the
City Council person on board.
2001-2003 Float Flatbed truck with straw for seats, signage, a balloon arch
and festive decorations.
2004-2006 Antique Fire Truck Decorations and signage were included on the vehicle.
2007 Float Birthday cake celebrating the City's 25 th anniversary.
2008 Fire Truck Decorations and signage were included on the vehicle.
2009 Float Balloon rainbow with pots of gold for decorations.
2010-2011 Fire Truck Decorations and signage were included on the vehicle.
2012 Cable Cars Decorations and signage were included on the vehicle
2013 On Foot -Walk Staff carried signage and drove a decorated electric vehicle
full of giveaways, which the City Council handed out to the
crowds along the parade route.
2014 Float Balloon rainbow with pots of gold for decorations.
In preparing for the 2015 Parade, Staff would recommend that the City Council participate in the
parade by riding on a Fire Truck. The City Council has not utilized the Fire Truck option for a few
years, and it provides the best elevation so that the City Council can see the entire crowd along
the parade route. Additionally, it is the least impactful to staff and budget. Alameda County Fire
has indicated that Fire Truck 17 would be available for the City Council's use, and Staff would
include signage, indicating the City Council was on the Truck, as well as decorate the vehicle.
A modest budget is available for the float entry and supplies. Due to liability issues with the
Lions Club's insurance company, the tossing of giveaway items into the crowd is not permitted.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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