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Subject: Communication from the Boy Scouts requesting use of North Beach or Pershing Park the weekend of August 19-21, 2011. (Res.11-2504)
Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 4-13-11: To approve the request of the Boy Scouts to use Pershing Park the weekend of August 19-21, 2011 for the purpose of their Camporee weekend under the assumption that the area used at Pershing Park is exclusive only the evening of August 20; further, to work with PRCS staff to address safety concerns.
Further recommends, that permission be granted with the following stipulations:
A. A hold harmless agreement is executed;
B. A liability insurance certificate is filed prior to the event;
C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor;
D. The sponsor shall pay a $300.00 per day special event fee and a $350 deposit fee.
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer, Chief of Police, and Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event.
Fiscal note: There will be nominal costs to various City departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event.