City of Wichita - 2004 The City Offers Tips on How to Have a Block Party
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The City Offers Tips on How to Have a Block Party

Date: July 12, 2004
Contact: LaTricia Harper, Public Information Officer
E-mail: LHarper@wichita.gov
Phone: (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.

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