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AGENDA REPORT
Agenda Item
Reviewed:
City Manager
Finance Director
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MEETING DATE: JULY 17, 2007
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: DAVID WILSON, ADMINISTRATION SERVICES MANAGER
SUBJECT: FEE WAIVER PERMIT FOR THE TUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
2007 DINOSAUR DASH
SUMMARY:
The Tustin Public Schools Foundation has requested a waiver of staff costs, equipment
rental and permit fees for the 2007 Dinosaur Dash, which will be held on Sunday,
November 4, 2007.
RECOMMENDATION:
Grant a fee waiver of staff costs and equipment of $15,200 and issue a permit for the
2007 Dinosaur Dash.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Parks and Recreation Department, the Police Department and the Public Works
Department provide services to assist the production and logistics of the Dinosaur
Dash. This seventeenth annual event accommodates over 7,500 participants, providing
them the opportunity to contribute to afund-raising event for the Tustin Public Schools
Foundation.
The Police Department provides nearly $9,000 in street personnel coverage and labor
assistance. The Public Works Department provides approximately $4,700 in labor
assistance and equipment rental to logistically support the event. The Parks and
Recreation Services Department provides approximately $1,500 in labor assistance and
permit processing.
DISCUSSION:
The Tustin Public Schools Foundation hosts the Dinosaur Dash as their major fund-
raiser. Funds generated from the event go directly into teacher based classroom
programs. Approximately 7,100 participated in the 2k, 5k and 10k races last year. City
staff has met with Ms. Carol Burby Garrett, the Executive Director, and Mr. Jim Remick,
the Event Chairperson, to review their permit details.
The Tustin Public Schools Foundation has been asked to coordinate radio-controlled
intersections to limit the delays of residents exiting onto major thoroughfares. Additional
signage and notification are required 30 days prior to the event to make sure all
residents in the area are aware of this large special event. City staff from the Police,
Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments will coordinate street closure and
traffic control duties.
The Tustin Public Schools Foundation is requesting that fee waivers for all labor,
equipment and permits be granted. A member of the Tustin Public Schools Foundation
will be in attendance a the July 17 Council meeting to answer any questions.
Respec Ily,
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David Wil on
Admi ation Services Manager