Aurora, Illinois

File #: 18-0234    Version: 2 Name:
Type: Event Status: Filed
File created: 3/12/2018 In control: Government Operations Committee
On agenda: 4/10/2018 Final action:
Title: Wheatlands Elementary School PTO is requesting permission to stage the Running of the Wolves 5K on Sunday, May 6, 2018 from 8:00 to 10:00 am.
Attachments: 1. Running of the Wolves 5K

TO:                     Mayor Richard C. Irvin

 

FROM:                     Gina Moga, Special Events Manager

 

DATE:                     March 12, 2018

 

SUBJECT:title

Wheatlands Elementary School PTO is requesting permission to stage the Running of the Wolves 5K on Sunday, May 6, 2018 from 8:00 to 10:00 am.

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PURPOSE:

This is a fundraiser for Wheatlands Elementary School. 

 

BACKGROUND:

Wheatlands Elementary PTO has organized this event for the past 8 years in the same area surrounding the school.  Last year 250 people participated.

 

DISCUSSION:

The school is expecting approximately 350 people this year along with 40 staff/volunteers.  Wheatlands is responsible for all costs associated with this event and for securing any additional permits for parts of the route not under City of Aurora jurisdiction.

A map and COI are included in the attachments.  

 

IMPACT STATEMENT:

City services will be needed from the Aurora Police Department Traffic Division.

 

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