TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Ken Maurice, Development Coordinator
DATE: September 2, 2014
SUBJECT:title
East High School of Aurora is requesting permission to use a block area consisting of 5th Ave to Smith Blvd, Smith Blvd to 4th Ave, 4th Ave to Union St., and Union St back to the High School on 5th Ave for its Homecoming Parade on Wednesday October 1, 2014 from 3:00pm to 5:30pm.
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PURPOSE:
The homecoming parade is a part of a week-long list of planned activities and is designed to give students a chance to show school spirit and support for their football team.
BACKGROUND:
East High School has held a homecoming parade for many years previously the week of its scheduled homecoming football game.
DISCUSSION:
East High School is responsible for all of the costs associated with holding this proposed event. The event organizers are responsible for informing the City Youth & Services Division and Aurora Police Department as soon as possible if the event is cancelled due to lightening and/or heavy rain.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
City services requested include the Aurora Police Department Traffic Division for a squad car to lead the parade as well as Officers and/or Cadets as deemed necessary by the APD. The Streets Maintenance Division to deliver barricades at the times and locations listed (see attached application) and "No Parking" signage as deemed necessary along the route.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please forward to the Government Operations Committee for review and approval.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Johnson
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Mervine, Alternate