#6 Action on financial gain request by Partners in Prevention for a run/walk on June 9, 2012.
LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
February 20, 2012
TO: City Council
FROM: Shelley Slapak, Acting Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Action on a Financial Gain Request from Partners in Prevention
Introduction
Partners in Prevention, 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 Hilltop Pavilion in Palmer Park. The planned
route will utilize City streets and the bike trail. The event is scheduled to take place on
Saturday, June 9, 2012, and is titled “Move-It for Healthy Living”. 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
Partners in Prevention has provided the Leisure Services Department with a completed
application, a map of the run/walk route, and recycling plan. A certificate of liability
insurance will be brought in and fees 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 Partners in Prevention to conduct a run/walk
fundraiser for their organization.
City Manager Recommendation
The City Manager concurs with Leisure Services.
Suggested Motion
I move to approve the financial gain request from Partners in Prevention to conduct the
“Move-It for Healthy Living” 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
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