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