Aurora, Illinois

File #: 14-00085    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Event Status: Filed
File created: 2/3/2014 In control: Government Operations Committee
On agenda: 2/25/2014 Final action: 3/4/2014
Title: Rosary High School Road Scholars 5K Run/Walk, Sunday May 18, 2014, 9:00am to 10:30am.
TO:      Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
 
FROM:      Ken Maurice
 
DATE:      Monday, February 03, 2014
 
SUBJECT:title
Rosary High School Road Scholars 5K Run/Walk, Sunday May 18, 2014, 9:00am to 10:30am.
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PURPOSE:
The Rosary High School Alumnae Association is requesting permission to conduct Road Scholars 5K Run/Walk to raise funds for the Sister Mary Joseph Scholarships for students.
 
BACKGROUND:
This will be the 14th year the fundraiser will be held.  The event attracted approximately 100 participants last year and is expecting approximately 200 participants this year.
 
DISCUSSION:
In past years the event takes place on the streets, though the streets remained open.  Runners have been aware that they must yield to all traffic.  Road Marshalls, wearing safety vests and using stop signs provided by event organizers, have been used to stand by at intersections.  The event organizers are planning on having approximately 40 volunteers on hand assisting with the event this year.  The event is planned to carry on rain or shine.
 
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The event organizers will be utilizing the services of the Aurora Police Department Traffic Division.
 
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please forward to the Government Operations Committee for review and approval.
 
 
cc:      Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
      Alderman Johnson
      Alderman Mesiacos
      Alderman Mervine, Alternate