#5 Financial gain request by Habitat for Humanity for run/walk on May 19, 2012
LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
January 12, 2012
TO: City Council
FROM: Shelley Slapak, Acting Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Action on a Financial Gain Request from Habitat for Humanity
(Rock & Jefferson Counties, Inc.)
Introduction
Habitat for Humanity of Rock & Jefferson Counties, Inc., a non-profit organization has
submitted an application requesting approval of a run/walk to benefit their cause. The
event is to be conducted on a route beginning and ending at the Home Depot parking
lot. The planned route will utilize City streets and the bike trail. The event is scheduled
to take place on Saturday, May 19, 2012, and is titled “Habitat for Humanity Run/Walk”.
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 run/walk route map, and other
supporting documents.
Background
Habitat for Humanity of Rock & Jefferson Counties, Inc. has provided the Leisure
Services Department with a completed application, a map of the run/walk route,
certificate of liability insurance, and recycling plan. Event fees will be paid upon
approval of this event.
Staff Recommendation
Leisure Services has reviewed this application, and staff recommends that the City
Council approve the request from Habitat for Humanity of Rock & Jefferson Counties,
Inc. to conduct a run/walk fundraiser for their organization.
City Manager recommendation
The City Manager concurs with Leisure Services recommendation.
Suggested Motion
I move to approve the financial gain request from Habitat for Humanity of Rock &
Jefferson Counties, Inc. to conduct the “Habitat for Humanity” run/walk fundraiser.
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