#6 Financial gain request by Rock Communities Youth Network for a run/walk on June 2, 2012
LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
March 29, 2012
TO: City Council
FROM: Shelley Slapak, Acting Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Action on a Financial Gain Request from Rock Communities Youth
Network
Introduction
Rock Communities Youth Network, 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 in Riverside Park. The planned route will
remain in Riverside Park, and there is no request for road closure. The event is
scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 2, 2012, and is titled “Rock Communities
Youth Network Fun Run”. 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, run/walk
route map, and other supporting documents.
Background
Rock Communities Youth Network has provided the Leisure Services Department with a
completed application, a map of the run/walk route, recycling plan and paid event fees.
A certificate of liability insurance will be provided upon approval of this event.
Staff Recommendation
Leisure Services has reviewed this application, and staff recommends that the City
Council approve the request from Rock Communities Youth Network to conduct a fun
run fundraiser for their organization.
City Manager’s Recommendation
The City Manager recommends approval.
Suggested Motion
I move to approve the financial gain request from Rock Communities Youth Network to
conduct the “Rock Communities Youth Network Fun Run” fundraiser in Riverside Park.
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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