HomeMy WebLinkAbout27. 19-345 JUNE 11, 2019 19-345 ORDINANCE
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PURPOSE: TEMPORARILY CLOSE PIONEER DRIVE AND 141H AVENUE;
ALLOW PERSONS TO USE A PORTION OF PIONEER DRIVE FOR
VIEWING OF THE JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SHOW; AND ALLOW
CARRY-INS FOR JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SHOW
INITIATED BY: CITY ADMINISTRATION
A GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH AUTHORIZING THE
TEMPORARY CLOSING OF PIONEER DRIVE AND 14TH AVENUE EAST OF MAIN
STREET; PERMITTING PERSONS TO USE A PORTION OF PIONEER DRIVE AND
PROVIDING A VARIANCE TO SECTION 17-7 OF THE OSHKOSH MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO CONSUMPTION OR POSSESSION OF INTOXICANTS ON STREETS
ON A PORTION OF PIONEER DRIVE FOR JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SHOW
WHEREAS, Festival Foods and the City of Oshkosh sponsor an annual 41h of July
Fireworks show which will be located on Pioneer Island for 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Oshkosh Police and Fire Departments have reviewed the plans for
this event and recommend closing all of Pioneer Drive and 141h Avenue east of Main Street
during the event to vehicle traffic but have identified a portion of Pioneer Drive east of Main
Street to the railroad tracks that is suitable for pedestrian traffic and viewing of the fireworks
show; and
WHEREAS,members of the public may wish to view the fireworks show and carry-
in food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during this event and it is necessary to
grant a variance from the terms of section 17-7 for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, it is undesirable to allow the carry-in of glass containers in this location.
NOW, THEREFORE the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh do ordain as
follows:
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SECTION 1. That the appropriate city staff are hereby directed and authorized to
close all of Pioneer Drive and 141h Avenue east of Main Street to motor vehicle and
pedestrian traffic for the 41h of July Fireworks Show subject to the following conditions:
A. All necessary and required signage, including advance warning signs for
the anticipated closure of the street and detour of traffic shall be provided.
B. City Staff shall work to minimize the effects of the street closure upon
emergency services and the public.
C. The Director of Public Works, Police and Fire Chiefs of the City of Oshkosh
are hereby authorized to take such action as may be necessary and
appropriate to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens.
SECTION 2. Subject to the determination of the Police and Fire Chief, or their
respective designees, Pioneer Drive from Main Street east to the Railroad Tracks shall
remain open for pedestrian traffic and persons wishing to view the Fireworks show and a
waiver from the provisions of Section 17-7 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code
prohibiting the possession and/or consumption of intoxicants is hereby granted for the
period from 4 pm to 11 pm on the same portion of Pioneer Drive open to pedestrians for
the Fireworks event on July 4, 2019 (or a rain date if required) subject to the following
conditions:
A. There shall be no glass or glass containers permitted. Any person violating this
provision shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in Sections 19-4(H) and 19-
9 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code.
B. There shall be no domesticated animals permitted except for animals assisting
disabled persons and police canines. Any person violating this provision shall
be subject to the penalties prescribed in Sections 19-4(D)and 19-9 of the Oshkosh
Municipal Code.
C. No person shall leave or discard any refuse,or other object on or around Pioneer Drive
and all waste and any other items shall be carried away by the person or group
responsible for it. Any person violating this provisions shall be subject to the penalties
prescribed in Sections 23-12 and 23-18 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code for Littering.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, publication and placement of the appropriate temporary signage indicating the
closure.
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SECTION 3. Publication Notice. Please take notice that the City of Oshkosh enacted
ordinance #19-XXX TEMPORARILY CLOSE PIONEER DRIVE AND 14TH AVENUE;
ALLOW PERSONS TO USE A PORTION OF PIONEER DRIVE FOR VIEWING OF THE
JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SHOW;AND ALLOW CARRY-INS FOR JULY 4TH FIREWORKS
SHOW (A GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH AUTHORIZING THE
TEMPORARY CLOSING OF PIONEER DRIVE AND 14TH AVENUE EAST OF MAIN
STREET; PERMITTING PERSONS TO USE A PORTION OF PIONEER DRIVE AND
PROVIDING A VARIANCE TO SECTION 17-7 OF THE OSHKOSH MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO CONSUMPTION OR POSSESSION OF INTOXICANTS ON STREETS
ON A PORTION OF PIONEER DRIVE FOR JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SHOW) on June 25,
2019. The ordinance allows the temporary closure of Pioneer Drive and 141h Avenue for
purposes of the July 41h fireworks show and creates a temporary exception from the
ordinance prohibiting the possession and use of intoxicants on streets for a portion of
Pioneer Drive from Main Street east to the railroad tracks during this same period. Glass
bottles and domesticated animals shall be prohibited and persons must remove waste and
other objects from the area. The penalty for violation shall be $75 plus costs for violation
of these provisions.
The full text of the ordinance may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 215
Church Avenue and through the City's website at www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us. Clerk's phone:
920-236-5011.