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5-19-97
DATE:
MAY 19, 1997
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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
FUNDING REQUEST, TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL GRAD NITE
Attached is a letter from Mr. Bruce Burns, Chairman of the Tustin
High School Grad Nite 1997 Committee, requesting a donation from
the City.
During the past five years, the City Council has approved donations
in the following amounts:
1992 $2,500
1993 2,500
1994 2,750
1995 3,000
1996 3,000
Mr. Burns will be present at the May 19, 1997, City Council meeting
to answer questions from the City Council.
Valerie Crabill
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Brucc L. Burns l ~639 Redhill Drive Tustin, California 92780 (714) 731-6107
May 12, 1997 .............
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Tustin City Council
Attn: Honorable Jeff Thomas
301 Centennial Way
Tustin, Ca. 92780
Dear Sir.
For the past eleven years parents and community volunteers have put on an all night celebration
for Tustin High School graduating seniors. This tradition wag ql'arted as an answer to the growing
number of alcohol and drug related accidents and deaths that occur as a result of unsupervised
graduation celebrations.
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Grad Nite is a registered non-profit organization, we depend on donations and fund-raisers to
help defray the cost of the party. Approximately 80% of our budget is generated from the sale of
tickets to the graduates. However this organization solicits donations from the community at
large in order to maintain an affordable admission price. It would be a shame that a graduate lost
his/her life because they lacked the price of admission to this safe environment.
In keeping with a theme, voted on by the graduates, we decorate the school. This year's theme is
"An evening in Paris" (Paris of 1890). These decorations are constructed by dedicated volunteers
who believe in offering a safe enviomment. Some of these volunteers have no students attending
Tustin High School, but feel a strong sense of community involvement. Games, food and
entertainment are provided from 9:30 pm until 5:30 am.
Over the years some criticism has been voiced over the yearly donation made by the city to this
worthwhile cause. To that criticism, I would ask, what other program guarantees the safety of
more than 300 young adults?
I would be happy to answer any questions you may have in regards to this event during my
appearance at the next scheduled council meeting on May 19, 1997
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Very truly yours,
Bruce L. Bums
Chairman Grad Nite 1997