HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.2 St Patrick's Day Parade Float
CITY CLERK
File # DBJ[5J[Q]-[!!J[Q]
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 6,2007
SUBJECT:
St. Patrick's Day Parade Float
Report Prepared by: Julie Carter, Assistant to the City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
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RECOMMENDATION: ~onsider alternatives for Year 2007 City Council float entry and
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Sufficient funds are available in the Fiscal Year 200612007 budget to
cover the float expenses.
DESCRIPTION: During the 1999 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Staff coordinated a float entry for the
City Council. The City Council's float consisted of a flat bed truck with straw for seats, signage, a
balloon arch and festive decorations. The City Manager drove the truck along the parade route.
The Year 2000 Parade entry included decorated golf carts for City Councilmembers. Staff representatives
drove the golf carts and Councilmembers distributed small give-a-ways (from the Pride Week celebration)
to the crowds along the parade route. The golf carts had signage indicating the City Council person.
During the Years 2001 through 2003 the City Council rode together in a float similar to the Year 1999
entry; in the year 2002 the float was decorated in a 20th Anniversary theme in celebration of the City's
milestone anniversary. During 2004, 2005 and 2006 the City Council rode together in the Alameda
County's Antique Fire Truck with the Alameda County Fire Chief as the driver of the vehicle.
Decorations and signage were added to the historic vehicle in keeping with the parade theme. In preparing
for the Year 2007 Parade, Staff would like to offer several alternatives for the Council to considering
when planning their Council float entry:
1. Antique Cars. Each Councilmember would ride in an antique car. Councilmembers could ride
alone or select a guest to ride with them. The selected Car Club would provide the driver of the
vehicle. There would be signage on each vehicle identifying the rider(s).
2. Alameda County's Antique Fire Truck. The Council could request use of the Antique Fire
Truck, as was done during the past three parades. Fire Chief Gilbert would drive the vehicle or if
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unavailable an alternate could serve as the driver. Appropriate decorations and signage would be
included in this alternative. Staff has been assured that prior technical difficulties with the vehicle
have been resolved. The Antique Fire Truck has been used successfully in recent 2006 parade
events within Alameda County.
3. Golf Carts. Councilmembers would be able to drive alone or buddy-up in rented golf carts that
would be decorated for the occasion. Councilmembers could drive or be driven along the parade
route. There would be front and back signage on each cart identifying the rider(s). This
alternative is similar to a prior entry.
4. City Council Float. Councilmembers would ride together in a float that is theme decorated with
signage. This alternative is similar to a prior entry.
5. Walking/Other Alternative. Councilmembers would walk the parade route together. Festive
balloons and signage would be developed for this alternative. The City Council may have other
alternatives that are feasible for the parade entry.
A modest budget is available for the float entry and small item give-a-ways to the crowds along the parade
route. In the past, the Council's float has been prepared the day before/of the parade by City Staff.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider alternatives for Year 2007 City Council float entry and provide
direction to staff.
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