Aurora, Illinois

File #: 18-0139    Version: 2 Name:
Type: Event Status: Filed
File created: 2/27/2018 In control: Government Operations Committee
On agenda: Final action:
Title: Homestead Elementary School PTA is requesting permission to stage the Husky Hustle 5K and 1 mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 8:30 am to 10:15 am.
Attachments: 1. Homestead COI, 2. Husky Hustle Route Map, 3. Husky Hustle SE App

TO:                     Mayor Richard C. Irvin

 

FROM:                     Gina Moga, Special Events Manager

 

DATE:                     February 19, 2018

 

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Homestead Elementary School PTA is requesting permission to stage the Husky Hustle 5K and 1 mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 8:30 am to 10:15 am.  

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PURPOSE:

To promote wellness and community.

 

BACKGROUND:

The Husky Hustle has been held for the past 9 years in the neighborhood surrounding Homestead Elementary School.  Last year 275 people participated in the event. 

 

DISCUSSION:

The Homestead Elementary School PTA is expecting 300 people to participate this year and 30 staff/volunteers to assist.  The event will be canceled if there is lightening in the area on the day/time of the event.  Homestead PTA is responsible for all costs associated with this proposed event.  

 

IMPACT STATEMENT:

City services are requested from the Aurora Police Department Traffic Control Division and the Street Department for barricades as per the attached route. 

 

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