HomeMy WebLinkAboutWaiver of Fees 2002 American Red Cross Community Recognition Picnic CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF FEE WAIVER ASSOCIATED WITH THE
AMERICAN RED CROSS RECOGNITION PICNIC
DATE: March 14, 2002
CONTENTS: Request by the American Red Cross
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, waive fees associated with the American Red Cross Community
Recognition Picnic scheduled to be held on Saturday, April 27, 2002, at the Palm Desert
Civic Center Park.
Executive Summary:
The American Red Cross works within the community to help people prevent, prepare for,
and respond to emergencies. The nature of this organization depends on volunteer
participation to accomplish these goals. They have requested a fee waiver to use Pavilion
#2 in the Palm Desert Civic Center Park on April 27, 2002, to hold a picnic and awards
ceremony to thank these volunteers for their efforts in this regard.
Background:
The American Red Cross has requested that their annual Community Recognition Picnic
be held at the Civic Center Park on April 27, 2002. Event planners recently met with staff
to outline and obtain approval for their proposed activities. Since this event is held for the
sole purpose of thanking community volunteers for the time and effort spent working within
the community, event planners are requesting that park usage fees in the amount of
$200.00 be waived.
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STAFF REPORT
FEBRUARY 28, 2002
AMERICAN RED CROSS PICNIC, 4/27/02 Page 2
Staff recommends approval of this request which is to waive the fees associated with
renting Pavilion #2 on April 27, 2002, by the American Red Cross at a total cost of
$200.00.
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ATRICIA SCULLY PAUL GIBSON
SENIOR MANAGEMENT AN ST TREASURER/FINANCE DIRECTOR
SHEILA R. LI A CARLOS L. OR GA
ASSISTANT CIT NAGER/CITY CLERK CITY MANAGER
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American Red cross
Riverside County Chapter
February 13, 2002
Council members
City of Palm Desert
Attn: Pat Scully
73-510 Fred Waring Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Dear Council members:
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The American Red Cross Youth Services is working with our communities to help people •
prevent,prepare for and respond to emergencies. We are 200 youth strong. There are six
area high schools with active members assisting the local Red Cross. To date, the Red
Cross Youth Services Program has contributed over 5,000 community services hours
within the last year.
On April 27, 2002, the Red Cross will be recognizing the efforts of the members of our
youth program, The event will be held at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park from the
hours of 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. We would like to request the City of Palm Desert to
waive all permit foes for the use of the city's beautiful facility.
We have reserved a cabana space and appropriate area space to accommodate
approximately 150 youth and their families. We will be conducting a barbeque,
volleyball games, softball games and awards presentation.
We graciously thank you in advance for your consideration of this request and value the
opportunity to serve the City of Palm Desert with its community preparedness and
response issues. Please do not hesitate to contact either Mark Robitaille or myself at
(760)773-9105 with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Tim 1Vloden
Youth Coordinator
Couchella Valley red Cross
Cc: Mark Robitaille
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Riverside Chapter Headquarters: 7001 Indiana Avenue,Riverside,CA 92506 • (909)328-0013 • Fax: (909) 328-1222
CoecbcAla Valley Office: 74-140 El Pasco,Ste.2,Palm Deoert,CA 92260 • (700)773-9105 - Fax: (760)341-9125
Mid County Hemet Office: 319 E.Latham Avenue,Hemet,CA 92543 • (909)652-4358 • Fax: (909) 652-4068
Southwest County Temecula Office 27715 Jefferson Ave.,Ste.117,Temecula,CA 92590 • (909)676-3711 • Fax: (909) 676-2251 0
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