TO: Mayor Robert J. O’Connor
FROM: Ken Maurice, Development Coordinator
DATE: February 28, 2017
SUBJECT:title
The Aurora Veterans Advisory Council 5K Fun Run Walk Woof and Roll, Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 7:30am to 9:30am.
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PURPOSE:
To support Aurora veteran's in need.
BACKGROUND:
2016 was the first year of this event and was part of an entire week of activities planned to honor veterans. 125 people participated in 2016. The event will be held at Phillips Park utilizing one of the city approved routes.
DISCUSSION:
The Aurora Veterans Advisory Council is expecting 200 people to participate and 30 staff/volunteers to help at this year's event, and will cancel the event if weather conditions are hazardous or life threatening. The Aurora Veterans Advisory Council is responsible for all costs associated with holding this proposed event.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
City services are needed from the Parks & Recreation Division for use of the park, streets, garbage bins, parking lots, and 1 golf cart; and from the Aurora Police Department Traffic Control Division.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please forward to the Government Operations Committee for review/approval.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Franco
Alderman Mervine, Alternate