Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police
601 E. Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202
MEMORANDUM
To:
Ron Carlee, City Manager
From:
Rodney D. Monroe, Chief of Police;~(\
Date:
June 24,2013
Subject:
Extraordinary Event Declaration
As the Charlotte-Mecldenburg Police Department prepares for the annual Presbyterian Hospital
July 41h Spectacular, my staff has determined that this event meets the criteria for an
Extraordinary Event, as defined in City Ordinance No. 4814. An Extraordinary Event is defined
as a large scale event of national or intemational significance and/or an event expected to attract
a significant number of people to a certain portion of the city. In order to provide a safe and
secure environment we will need to expend significant public safety resources during this event.
I recommend that the Presbyterian Hospital July 41h Spectacular and geographic location (see
attached map) be declared as an Extraordinary Event.
The Presbyterian Hospital July 41h Spectacular will take place in Center City Charlotte at
Memorial Stadium (310 North Kings Drive). Family fun activities will take place from 4-9 p.m.
and the fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m., as long as the weather permits. However, the
festivities usually extend beyond the official site.
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In previous years, nearly 100,000 people have gathered in the Center City to
watch fireworks, celebrate the holiday or meet with friends.
Significant numbers of young individuals have caused disturbances by
blocking sidewalks and roadways. They have also engaged in fighting and
shooting fireworks into crowds.
Center City Arrests: In 2012, there were 7 adult arrests with no juvenile
atTests. In 2011, there were 4 adult arrests and 11 juvenile curfew violations.
In 20 10, there were 21 adult arrests in the center city.
Large numbers of pedestrians and vehicles significantly impact the
transportation and infrastructure of the Uptown Charlotte.
In order to provide a safe and secure event, significant public resources will
need to be expended.
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Charlolle-Mecklenburg Police
601 E. Trade St. Charlol/e, NC 28202
MEMORANDUM
Geographic Area: The boundaries of the extraordinary event are the outside right of way or
property lines of Church Street, Stonewall Street/Kennilworth A venue, Charlottetowne Avenue,
and Seventh Street.
In conclusion, we believe it is important that this event be declared an Extraordinary Event.
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Declaration of Extraordinary Event
WHEREAS, Charlotte City Code Sec. 15-311 authorizes the City Manager to declare an
extraordinary as defined in City Code Sec. 15-310, to fix the location or boundaries of an
extraordinary event, and to establish the period of time of an extraordinary event; and
WHEREAS, in a Memorandum dated June 24, 2012, 2013, the Chief of Police advised me that
the Presbyterian Hospital July 4th Spectacular, scheduled for July 4th, will take place in
Center City Charlotte at Memorial Stadium (300 North Kings Drive) will meet the definition of
an extraordinary event; and
WHEREAS, in his, June 24, 2013 memorandum, the Chief of Police further advised that:
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In previous years, nearly 100,000 people have gathered in the Center City to
watch fireworks, celebrate the holiday or meet with friends.
Significant numbers of young individuals have caused disturbances by
blocking sidewalks and roadways. They have also engaged in fighting and
shooting fireworks into crowds.
Center City Arrests: In 2012, there were 7 adult arrests with no juvenile
arrests. In 2011, there were 4 adult arrests and 11 juvenile curfew violations.
In 2010, there were 21 adult arrests in the center city.
Large numbers of pedestrians and vehicles significantly impact the
transportation and infrastructure of the Uptown Charlotte.
In order to provide a safe and secure event, significant public resources will
need to be expended.
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing and other information available to him, the Chief of Police
has recommended that I declare The Presbyterian Hospital July 4 1h Spectacular an extraordinary
event and made further recommendations regarding the boundaries and time period for the
extraordinary event.
NOW THEREFORE, I HEREBY DECLARE:
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The Presbyterian Hospital July 4th Spectacular is an extraordinary
event within the meaning of Charlotte City Code Sec. 15-310.
The boundaries of the extraordinary event are the outside right of way or
property lines of Church Street, Stonewall/Kennilworth Avenue,
Charlottetowne A venue and Seventh Street. These boundaries are depicted
on the attached map.
The Extraordinary Event will begin on 12:00 am on July 4, 2013 to 6:00
am on July 5, 2013.
The regulations set forth in City Code Sec. 15-313 shall be in effect within
the boundaries and during the time period of the Extraordinary Event.
This the_ day of June, 2013.
Ron Carlee, City Manager