TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Gina Moga, Special Events Manager
DATE: April 3, 2018
SUBJECT:title
Requesting permission to stage the City of Aurora's annual fireworks display and evening activities on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 6:00 to 11:00 pm.
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PURPOSE:
This annual event unites the citizens of Aurora in celebration of our countries independence and follows the parade from earlier in the day.
BACKGROUND:
This is the City's largest events and is coordinated through the Special Events Division. To alleviate traffic congestion and parking issues there are six shuttle bus routes located throughout the city.
Programming will take place at McCullough Park and RiverEdge Park, with ACCA coordinating all activities at REP. Fireworks staging area is Veterans Island, south of Illinois Avenue. An IGA is in place with the FVPD for the use of both properties.
DISCUSSION:
The event is budgeted for in account #101-1341-450.53-01. Expenses include fireworks, shuttle buses, signage, marketing, staging needs and entertainment fees.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
City departments and divisions meet several times prior to the event to work out the logistics and services necessary to fully implement the event and assure public safety. Detailed lists go out to each effected department and division well in advance as well as a reminder a week prior to the event.
Support from the following City departments/division is requested: APD, AFD, Fire Prevention, EMA, Public Information, Streets, Electrical, Property Standards, MVPS, Water & Sewer and Downtown Maintenance.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed event be forwarded to the Government Operations Committee for review and approval.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Lofchie
Alderman Franco, Alternate