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Exh BATTACHMENT B JANUARY 24, 2005 COMMISSION MEETING Super Bowl Plans City of Atlantic Beacli Police: Traffic: Officers from Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach will be working together to monitor the traffic patterns and flows during the week preceding the Super Bowl, especially February 3Td tluough February 6, 2005. Based on the demands, traffic lights maybe adjusted and Police Officers may direct traffic at major intersections to facilitate better traffic flow. Currently, there are no plans to alter traffic patterns or to blocl: streets in Atlantic Beach. Large deliveries to businesses, that may block traffic lanes, should be scheduled in the early morning hours, fiom 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM whenever possible. Buses will be allowed to load and unload passengers, but they will not be allowed to pail: and stand such that they block traffic lanes. Trolley: A trolley will be available to transport people between the Town Center area in Atlantic Beach/Neptune Beach, and the 7acksonville Beach event area. Specifically, the trolley will run a loop fiom 3:00 PM to 3:00 AM Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (February 3- February 6, 2005). There will be a pick-up/drop off location in the 100 Bloclc of 2"d Street in Neptune Beach, and there will be a pick-up/drop location at Pablo Avenue and Third Street in Jacksonville Beach. Parking: Public Parking is being pl•ovided at the Fletcher High School and San Pablo Elementary School in 3acksonville Beach. Directional signs will direct motorists to these sites. Buses and limousines will Ue allowed to park at the City of Atlantic Beach. City Hall Parking Lot at no charge. By policy, illegally parked vehicles will not be towed unless they create an immediate hazard to public safety, they prevent the passage of public safety vehicles, or they create an immediate impediment to the traffic flow. Alcohol: • •City of Atlantic Beach Ordinances have not changed, and they tivill be enforced as written. Businesses that serve alcohol must be closed at 2:00 AM. They may not remain open to serve food oi• conduct any business. • Driving Under the Influence and Consumption of Alcohol by Minors will be strictly enforced. Drii~lcing on public property is prohibited, and officers will utilize discretion relative to enforcement. Businesses licensed to sell alcohol arc not allowed to expand their operations into the parking lots or adjacent areas unless they obtain a permit from the ' State Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. This also requires a review and approval from the City of Atlantic Beach. Any businesses that would like to expand their operations should complete an application as soon as possible. • Applications will be reviewed to assure that all legal requirements are met, and to establish that adequate security has Ueen implemented. Noise: City of Atlantic Beach noise ordinances will Ue enforced. Expectations for noise vary according to the day of the week and the time of day. • Monday through Thursday, music and noise should be minimal between 9:00 PM acid 7:00 AM. Friday through Sunday, music and noise should be minimal between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Lifeguards: Lifeguards will be staffing towers on the beach and running a truck patrol on the • beach during the week for the Super Bowl. Towers will be placed according to the crowds on the beach, and staffing will be adjusted according to the weather and the demands. Lifeguards will patrol the beach into the late evening/early morning hours 02/04/05 through 02/06/05. Code Enforcement: City of Atlantic Beach Codes will be enforced throughout the time period of the Super Bowl Event. Signs placed on the city right-of-~vay oi• attached to trees/utility poles will be removed. All businesses must have occupational business licenses from the City of Atlantic Beach. No "pop-up" businesses will be allowed on public or private property without proper licensing. Sanitation: Residential garbage and trash removal will remain on its normal schedule. Commercial garbage and trash removal will receive ali additional pick up dui7ng the week. It will be up to the businesses to assure that waste haulers can access the dunzpsters for garbage removal. If businesses have special needs, then they should contact 904 247-5834 for assistance. MAPS: City of Atlantic Beach employees will have tvvo (2) sets of maps for distribution as needed for tourists and visitors. FIRE/RESCUE: Jacksonville Station 55 in Atlantic Beach will be fully staffed for fire and rescue emergencies. Atlantic Beach Lifeguards are certified to admiiuster first aid in minor cases. References: For General Super Bowl information about events, times, etc., people may be referred to www.iaclcsonvillesuperbowl.com. For Atlantic Beach information, people maybe directed to www.coab.us. Banners • Temporary banners aze not permitted with the City of Neptune Beach. • Within the City of Atlantic Beach, non-commercial banners promoting special Community Events are permitted, and the City considers the Super Bowl as a special Community Event. Any banners must be hung fully within private property, must not be hung from trees, and must not be placed where they may create any visual obstruction for vehicles or pedestrians. Tents Within both the City of Neptune Beach and the City of Atlantic Beach, permits are required for the temporary placement of tents. Tent permits can be processed fairly quickly, but please do not wait until tl~e last ynint~te to request these. Alcohol sales and consumption Alcohol consumption is allowed only on private property or within properly licensed businesses within the City of Neptune Beach or the City of Atlantic Beach. As of this date, the Cities will not approve temporary 2COP or 4COP licenses for any businesses or locations, which do not presently hold a valid license from DABT. Street Vendors Outdoor street vendors are not permitted within the City of Neptune Beach or the City of Atlantic Beach.