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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Gina Moga, Special Events Manager
DATE: April 3, 2018
SUBJECT:
Requesting permission to stage the City of Aurora's annual 4th of July Parade on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 stepping off at 10:00 am. in downtown Aurora.
PURPOSE:
This annual event unites the citizens of Aurora in celebration of our county's independence.
BACKGROUND:
The parade is coordinated though the Special Events Division with assistance from the 4th of July Parade Board and the Roosevelt American Legion Post #84.
DISCUSSION:
Expenses for this event are budgeted for in account #101-1341-450.53-01.
The parade will step off at 10:00 am from the corner of Benton and River, utilizing the longer route. A map is included as an attachment.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Assistance from the following City department/divisions is requested: APD, Streets, MVPS, Electrical, Public Information, Downtown Maintenance, Property Standards and Water & Sewer.
A detailed City services request will go out to all the effected departments/divisions several weeks in advance. A preliminary version is attached.
Special Events will meet with APD to determine barricades and staffing as it relates to public safety.
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
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution requesting approval to stage the City of Aurora 4th of July Parade utilizing State Route 25 on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 10:00 am to Noon.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any funct...
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