#6 Approve financial gain request for Treasure Quest event on October 15, 2011
LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
September 9, 2011
TO: City Council
FROM: Shelley Slapak, Acting Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Action on a Financial Gain Request from Kandu Industries, Inc. to conduct
a “treasure quest” event on October 15, 2011, at Lions Pavilion in Traxler
Park
Introduction
Kandu Industries, Inc. has submitted an application requesting approval to hold a
fundraising event, entitled “Treasure Quest” in Janesville. Treasure Quest is a daylong
event that features a wide variety of mysterious and exciting challenges similar to the
“Amazing Race”. Approximately fifty teams of two are anticipated to participate. The
event would be conducted all around Rock County, utilizing Traxler Park as a starting
point for participants. Participants will travel in their personal vehicles. The event is
scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 15 beginning at 8AM at the Lions Pavilion
in Traxler Park.
According to Chapter 12.62, in section 12.62.02 of the Janesville Municipal Code, the
City Council must approve all first time special event applications involving financial
gain. Attached is a copy of the application and map of requested use.
Background
Kandu Industries, Inc. has provided the Leisure Services Department with a completed
application, map of proposed starting area, certificate of liability insurance, copy of
recycling plan. They have also paid the appropriate event fees.
Staff Recommendation
Leisure Services has reviewed this application, and staff recommends that the City
Council approve the request from Kandu Industries, Inc. to conduct Treasure Quest, a
fundraising event.
Suggested Motion
I move to approve the financial gain request from Kandu Industries, Inc. to conduct
Treasure Quest in the City of Janesville.
Please contact me if you have questions or concerns regarding this event.
Attachments
Cc: Eric Levitt, City Manager
Jacob J. Winzenz, Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services
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