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DepartmentApproval <br />l��� <br />Item Description: <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Mana er Reviewed: <br />� <br />DATE: 2/12/01 <br />ITEM NO: F-1 <br />Agenda Section: <br />Reports <br />Authorization for Soap Box Derby <br />BACKGROUND <br />The Soap Box Derby is an event for youngsters in which they construct a gravity racing <br />car from a kit supplied by the All American Soap Box Derby. The youngsters race in a <br />minimum of three heats with the winners in each category winning an expense paid trip <br />to the finals in Akron Ohio. This event is proposed for the afternoon of June 24 as a part <br />of Rosefest 2001. The project is proposed to be presented with the B-Dale Club and <br />the Golden K Kiwanis Club. <br />The proposed course as reviewed and recommended by the district director for the All <br />American Soap Box Derby is on Woodhill Drive from an area near the City garages to <br />Howard Johnson Park. The street would need to be blocked off from approximately 10 <br />a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 24 and for about 1 hour on Friday evening to test the <br />course. The All American Soap Box Derby provides insurance. <br />Staff believes this is an excellent event for youngsters. It is another activity that may <br />appeal to a group of youngsters who are currently not involved in constructive leisure <br />programs. It would also be a great family event to watch. We believe that fees and <br />sponsorships will cover all costs. The neighborhoods along the route will be posted ahead <br />of time indicating the traffic delays. Letters will also be sent making residents aware of the <br />upcomingevent. <br />POLICYOBJECTIVE <br />The purpose of the event is to provide an enjoyable, healthy family oriented event with no <br />direct costs to the City. <br />FINANCIAL IMPLICATION <br />The Soap Box Derby is paid forfrom fees, sponsorships and donations. Staff time is used <br />to coordinate the planning and for setup and cleanup of the route. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends approval of the Soap Box Derby scheduled for Sunday June 24, 2001. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion authorizing the approval of the 2001 All American Soap Box Derby as outlined. <br />