HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2008-06-05 Establishing Standard Parade Route.pdfCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-06-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A STANDARD
PARADE ROUTE FOR AUTHORIZED PARADES AND PROCESSIONS WITHIN THE
CITY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas ("City Council") recognizes that
parades and processions periodically occur within the corporate limits of the City of
Anna, Texas ("City") and that these events serve a public purpose;
WHEREAS, the City Council strives to create policies that foster the general safety and
orderly traffic flan within the City, as possible;
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that as growth occurs in the City, a standard
parade route is needed to provide for the safety of the participants of the event;
WHEREAS, the City has collaborated with Anna Fire and Rescue, Inc., the Greater
Anna Chamber of Commerce and the Anna Independent School District to determine
the best possible route for parades and processions within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City will ensure, to the extent required, that the appropriate
authorization is obtained from the Texas Department of Transportation prior to each
individual event that will require the closure of a state highway along the standard
parade route; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ANNA, TEXAS,
THAT:
Section 1. Recitals incorporated.
The above recitals are hereby incorporated as if set forth in full for all purposes.
Section 2. Establishment of Standard Parade Route
2.01 The City Council establishes the following route as the "standard parade route" to
be followed during all authorized parades and processions within the City:
Start and finish point will be the current high school site (1201 N.
Powell Pkwy). Organizers and event participants will stage there.
The route for the parade will go south on Hwy 5 from the school to
4u' Street; east on 4" Street to Riggins; north on Riggins to
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Anthony; west on Anthony to Hwy 5; north on Hwy 5 back to the
current high school site.
2.02 The City Council further authorizes the City Manager to enter into subsequent
agreements with the State of Texas acting through the Texas Department of
Transportation relating to road closures for parades and processions.
oeccrn by the City Council of Anna. Texas, this _a 4tday of�yS ae., 2008.
C' Secretary, Natha Wilkison ayor, Kenneth Pelham
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