Aurora, Illinois

File #: 16-00046    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Event Status: Filed
File created: 1/18/2016 In control: Government Operations Committee
On agenda: 1/26/2016 Final action: 2/16/2016
Title: The Washington Middle School General Jog 5K/1 Mile Fun Run, Saturday March 19, 2016, from 9:00am to 10:00am.

TO:                     Mayor Thomas J. Weisner

 

FROM:                     Ken Maurice, Development Coordinator

 

DATE:                     January 18, 2016

 

SUBJECT:title

The Washington Middle School General Jog 5K/1 Mile Fun Run, Saturday March 19, 2016, from 9:00am to 10:00am.

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PURPOSE:

Washington Middle School is requesting permission to hold this proposed event as a scholarship fundraiser.

 

BACKGROUND:

This is the 3rd year that Washington Middle School is planning to hold this proposed event in the neighborhood surrounding the school.  The run/walk has taken place on sidewalks and crossing streets at intersections.  The event had 100 participants in 2015.

 

DISCUSSION:

Washington Middle School is responsible for all costs associated with holding this proposed event.  The school is expecting 150 participants and 25 staff/volunteers to help with the event.

 

IMPACT STATEMENT:

No services are being requested from the City of Aurora.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

 Please forward to the Government Operations Committee for approval.

 

 

cc:                     Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
                     Alderman Bugg
                     Alderman Franco
                     Alderman Mervine, Alternate