#01 Financial gain request from Conquer Chiari national organization
LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
September 2, 2009
MEMO TO: City Council
MEMO FROM: Bonnie Davis, Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Action on a Financial Gain Request from Conquer Chiari
Walk Across America
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Request
The Conquer Chiari national organization has requested to hold a local walk as a
fundraiser for their organization. The “Walk Across America” event is in
conjunction with several similar walks being held across the country on the same
day for the same purpose. This is a first time event on city property involving
financial gain and requires approval from city council.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Council approve this financial gain request.
City Manager Recommendation
The City Manager concurs with staff recommendation.
Suggested Motion
I move to approve the financial gain request for the Conquer Chiari “Walk Across
America” run/walk event.
Background
The Recreation Division received a request from Conquer Chiari National
Organization to conduct a run/walk as a fundraiser for their organization. The
Conquer Chiari “Walk Across America” is a series of coordinated
awareness/fundraising walks being held across the country on the same day.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2009. The walk will begin at
2:00PM at Palmer Park. A minimum donation of $25.00 is suggested. Funds
raised will provide money for research for cures of Chiari Malformation. Please
find attached their application form.
Chiari is a neurological disorder where the brain descends out of the skull and
puts significant pressure on the spine. Chiari affects people of all ages and
races. Over 300,000 people in the United States are affected by this debilitating
disorder.
CC: Jennifer Petruzello, Neighborhood Services Director
Eric Levitt, City Manager
Jacob Winzenz, Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services