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STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
File #900-50
CITY COUNCIL
DATE:February 2, 2016
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
City Council St. Patrick's Day Parade Participation
Prepared by Taryn Gavagan Bozzo, Executive Aide
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Annual Dublin Lions Club St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 12,
2016. Each year the Dublin City Council participates in the parade. Last year the City Council
rode on a fire truck.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade by riding on a
fire truck.
Reviewed By
Assistant City Manager
DESCRIPTION:
For more than 15 years, the City Council has participated in the annual St. Patrick’s Day
Parade. The form of participation has varied from year to year, and Staff is seeking input from
the City Council on how it would like to participate in the 2016 Parade. A recap of past
participation is provided for reference below.
Year Means of Participation Description
2004-2006 Antique Fire Truck Decorations and signage were included on the
vehicle.
2007 Float Birthday cake celebrating the City’s 25 th anniversary.
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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 Walked 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.
2015 Fire Truck Decorations and signage were included on the
vehicle.
In preparing for the 2016 Parade, Staff recommends the City Council participate in the event by
riding on a Fire Truck. This method has proven successful in years past and provides the best
elevation so the City Council can clearly see the crowd along the parade route. Additionally, it is
the least impactful on Staff and the budget. Alameda County Fire has indicated that Fire Truck
17 would be available for the City Council’s use. Staff would decorate the vehicle and include
signage indicating the City Council’s presence on the truck.
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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