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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13 FEE WAIVER FOR 2007 DINO DASH 07-17-07r .~.~ ~~ ~. `. AGENDA REPORT Agenda Item Reviewed: City Manager Finance Director 13 ~~ NIA 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, ~, r`. ~ 1 ~ y } David Wil on Admi ation Services Manager