#07 Action on financial gain request by Rock Aqua Jays to host World Water Ski Show Tournament Sept. 14-16, 2012
LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
May 1, 2012
TO: City Council
FROM: Shelley Slapak, Acting Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Action on a Financial Gain Request from Rock Aqua Jays
Introduction
The Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Club, Inc., a non-profit organization, has submitted an
application requesting approval of a first time-financial gain athletic activity. The Rock
Aqua Jays Ski Club has been selected to host the World Water Ski Show Tournament.
The event will utilize Traxler Park, including the ski area, pavilions, and grassy areas,
and is estimated to have 5-10,000 spectators. The tournament is scheduled to take
place September 14-16, 2012. 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
supporting documents.
Background
Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Club, Inc. has provided the Leisure Services Department
with a completed application, pavilion request, certificate of liability insurance and
recycling plan. Special event fees have not been paid, as the club is requesting a fee
waiver for this event.
Staff Recommendation
Leisure Services has reviewed this application, and staff recommends that the City
Council approve the request from Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Club to hold the World
Water Ski Show Tournament at Traxler Park.
Suggested Motion
I move to approve the financial gain request from Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Club, Inc.
to host the World Water Ski Show Tournament on September 14-16, 2012 at Traxler
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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