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City staff say Port Orchard cruise permit stalled over safety and WSDOT requirements
Summary
Staff told the committee the annual Port Orchard cruise event is stalled because organizers did not provide a phased-exit plan or meet Washington State Department of Transportation requirements, and city staff cited liability concerns after national incidents involving mixed pedestrian and vehicle movements.
Administrative staff told the Economic Development and Tourism Committee on March 10 that organizers of the Port Orchard cruise have not submitted an acceptable special-event application and that the city cannot approve a road-closure permit without a safety plan that meets Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and city requirements.
Brandy (administrative staff who processes special-event applications) said staff route special-event applications to city departments and outside agencies for review and that the city has been trying for several years to limit situations where…
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