Date: July 12, 2004Contact: LaTricia Harper, Public Information Officer: LHarper@wichita.gov: (316) 268-4351
The summer months are a great time for citizens to get out and meet their neighbors. One way to do so is by having a block party. The City receives numerous inquiries regarding block parties and would like to distribute the following information to assist citizens in their planning. Residential streets may be closed to hold a neighborhood party involving residents in a block or specific area. Residents are encouraged to contact the Police Station in their area for advice and support on organizing a safe event. Patrol North - 688-9500 Patrol South - 337-9200 Patrol East - 688-9331 Patrol West - 941-0673 Signatures should be obtained from all residents on the street to whose driveway access will be closed. No special form is needed. The purpose is to notify and obtain permission from the residents for the street closure. The paper should also list the name of a contact person, date, time and location of the block party. The party requesting the street closure is responsible for any damages to people or property. The paper including the signatures and block party information may be delivered in person, sent by mail, or faxed (268-4519) to the City Manager’s Office at least seven days prior to the event. A letter of confirmation will be returned to the sender. Police, Fire, and Transit Departments will be copied on the confirmation letter for their information. Residents are responsible for renting or borrowing the necessary barricades and flashers to close the street. Places to rent barricades are listed in the yellow pages (or you may borrow from a contractor, if feasible). The City does not provide barricades. In addition, the City authorizes only the use of regulation barricades. (No vehicles, bales of hay, rope, etc.) For more information: contact 268-4351. Back to Top
The summer months are a great time for citizens to get out and meet their neighbors. One way to do so is by having a block party. The City receives numerous inquiries regarding block parties and would like to distribute the following information to assist citizens in their planning.
Residential streets may be closed to hold a neighborhood party involving residents in a block or specific area. Residents are encouraged to contact the Police Station in their area for advice and support on organizing a safe event.
Patrol North - 688-9500
Patrol South - 337-9200
Patrol East - 688-9331
Patrol West - 941-0673
Signatures should be obtained from all residents on the street to whose driveway access will be closed. No special form is needed. The purpose is to notify and obtain permission from the residents for the street closure.
The paper should also list the name of a contact person, date, time and location of the block party. The party requesting the street closure is responsible for any damages to people or property.
The paper including the signatures and block party information may be delivered in person, sent by mail, or faxed (268-4519) to the City Manager’s Office at least seven days prior to the event. A letter of confirmation will be returned to the sender. Police, Fire, and Transit Departments will be copied on the confirmation letter for their information.
Residents are responsible for renting or borrowing the necessary barricades and flashers to close the street. Places to rent barricades are listed in the yellow pages (or you may borrow from a contractor, if feasible). The City does not provide barricades. In addition, the City authorizes only the use of regulation barricades. (No vehicles, bales of hay, rope, etc.)
For more information: contact 268-4351.
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