HomeMy WebLinkAbout5. Blackout Intersections for Charitable Solicitations 01/10/2012MAYOR
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lrvana K. Wilks
Michael E. Janonis
TRUSTEES
VILLAGE CLERK
Paul Wm. I loefert
M. Lisa Angell
Arlene A. Juracek
A. John Korn
Phone: 847/392 -6000
John J. MaWszak
Fax: 847 /392 -6022
Steven S. Polit
TDD: 847 /392 -6064
Michael A. Ladel
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Village of Mount Prospect
50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
TO: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
DAVID STRAHL, ASSISTANT VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM: VILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICE
DATE: JANUARY 6, 2011
SUBJECT: DESIGNATION OF BLACKOUT INTERSECTIONS FOR CHARITABLE
SOLICITATIONS AND OTHER RELATED CODE MODIFICATIONS
PURPOSE
To review the existing street solicitation regulations and to discuss possible solutions to the
presented safety concerns for participants and motorists.
BACKGROUND
In February of 2010 the Village Code was modified to limit the number of street solicitation "Tag
Day" permits issued to qualifying organizations to one (1) permit per calendar year. Since this
time additional safety concerns have been identified.
1) Eligible organizations are able to request a "Tag Day" event throughout the year. Most
organizations hold their event in conjunction with a nationwide, state or multi- community
fund - raising campaign which occurs between March and October. However, there are
organizations that apply for solicitation permits during the winter months, and with
reduced visibility and hazardous road conditions there is a safety concern for the
participants and motorists.
2) Street solicitation can be held at all street intersections where all traffic is required to
come to a full stop. The concern is not all full stop intersections are conducive to the
safety of the participants and motorists. An example of a hazardous intersection is one
which has a high traffic volume or where vehicles travel at a high rate of speed. Also
split jurisdiction intersections pose a safety hazard. While one municipality grants
permission for solicitation the organization can solicit unannounced in the neighboring
municipality by crossing the street. These described intersections are what staff
considers to be "Blackout Intersections" and a proposed list is on page two (2) of this
memo.
3) Currently, the application submission deadline is ten (10) days prior to the event.
Normally organizations conduct a "Tag Day" in conjunction with a larger fund - raising
campaign with a pre- determined date. This allows organizations to request a "Tag Day"
permit months in advance of the date. However, an organization is also allowed to
submit an application using the ten (10) day deadline. This leaves staff with limited time
to properly prepare for the event and could negativity affect the safety of the participants
and motorists if the application review process is rushed.
DISCUSSION
Therefore, to address the safety concerns associated with street solicitation activities staff
recommends:
1) "Tag Days" events can be held between the start of Daylight Savings Time to the end of
Daylight Saving Time. (i.e. March 11, 2012 to November 4, 2012).
2) Blackout street solicitation at certain full stop intersections within the Village that present
safety concerns at all times. The following are suggested blackout intersections:
Elmhurst Ave (Rte 83), Rand Rd, &
Kensington Rd
* Elmhurst Ave (Rte 83) & Algonquin
Rd
*Elmhurst Ave (Rte 83) & Camp
McDonald Rd
* Elmhurst Ave (Rte 83) & Dempster
St
• Elmhurst Ave (Rte 83) & Euclid Ave
• Elmhurst Ave (Rte 83) & Golf Rd
• Elmhurst Ave (Rte 83) & Oakton St
*Central Rd & Busse Rd
*Mt. Prospect Rd & Central Rd
*Northwest Hwy (Route 14) & Mt. Prospect
Rd
*Rand Rd & Central Rd
*Rand Rd & Euclid Ave
*River Rd & Camp McDonald Rd
*River Rd & Euclid Ave
*River Rd & Kensington Rd
* Split jurisdiction intersections
3) Increase the application submission deadline to thirty (30) days prior to the event.
These proposed modifications will enhance safety regarding street solicitation, "Tag Days." It is
important that these events continue to be a safe venture the participants and motorists. Staff
recommends favorable consideration of these proposed modifications. Appropriate staff will be
available to answer questions and facilitate discussion.
Respectfully,
Alexander Bertolucci
Administrative Intern
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