Aurora, Illinois

File #: 16-00743    Version: 2 Name:
Type: Event Status: Filed
File created: 8/2/2016 In control: Government Operations Committee
On agenda: Final action: 8/16/2016
Title: St. John United Church of Christ is requesting closure of the 300 block of Fifth Street on Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.

TO:                     Mayor Thomas J. Weisner

 

FROM:                     Gina Moga, Special Events Manager

 

DATE:                     August 2, 2016

 

SUBJECT:title

St. John United Church of Christ is requesting closure of the 300 block of Fifth Street on Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.  

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PURPOSE:

St. John United Church of Christ is celebrating the 130th anniversary of the church. 

 

BACKGROUND:

They had a similar celebration back in 2014. 

 

Activities planned are food, deejay, dancing, children's games and tours of the church and Peace House.

 

DISCUSSION:

Street closure is requested for public safety.  There are no direct City costs associated with this event. 

 

IMPACT STATEMENT:

Street Department to deliver barricades to Fifth and North and Fifth and Kingsbury on Friday September 2nd and pick up on Tuesday, September 6th. 

 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

 I request the proposed event be forwarded to the Government Operations Committee for review and approval.

 

 

cc:                     Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
                     Alderman Bugg
                     Alderman Franco
                     Alderman Mervine, Alternate