FIRE DEPARTMENT / THE GREATER ALARM GALA

Motion - The Los Angeles Fire Department and Los Angeles Fire Departments Historical Society are hosting its annual event called "The Greater Alarm Gala" on Saturday, September 14, 2007, from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. This event will fundraise for the completion of the Los Angles Fire Department's Memorial project at Fire Station 27. Council District Four has received a request that the City provide certain services and declare this function a Special Event. Approval of this request will mean that an estimated $1,879 in fees and salary costs will be absorbed by the City. (Event Coordinator: Captain Jim Finn - 213/485-6229 and Fax No. 213/485-0719). THEREFORE MOVE that the "The Greater Alarm Gala" be declared a Special Event, and City departments be requested to waive all fees, costs, and requirements, except insurance. FURTHER MOVE that the Event Sponsor be directed to fulfill the insurance requirements of the City by contacting the Bureau of Street Services - Street Use Inspection Division at 213/847-6000 to obtain, and complete, the necessary insurance forms, upon adoption of this Motion by the City Council. FURTHER MOVE that the Bureau of Street Services be directed to furnish traffic control devices, if necessary. These devices will be provided by the Bureau of Street Services. FURTHER MOVE that the Department of Transportation be directed to post "Temporary No Stopping" signs and provide traffic control personnel, if necessary on the following street closures: * DeLongpre Avenue between Cole Place and Cahuenga Boulevard * Cole Avenue between Fountain Avenue and Cahuenga Avenue * Homewood Place between Cole Avenue and Cahuenga FURTHER MOVE that should unforeseen circumstances change the actual date of the Special Event, the aforementioned departmental instructions shall continue to apply.

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