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Use Agreement for the Third Annual Race for Hope: Race for Hope 5K on the Coleman Parking Lot.
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Recommended Action: Approve the use agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign.
Sedgwick County owns and controls property at 250 N. St. Francis, Wichita KS ("Coleman Parking Lot"). Sedgwick County was approached by HopeNet and GoRace Event Management and Timing for use of the Coleman Parking Lot to host a fundraising event for HopeNet to be held on Friday, June 26, 2015. The third annual event will include a run/walk race along the river originating and completing at the Coleman Parking Lot with a post-event including music, food, carnival booths and competitions. This event will require the closing of the parking lot for set-up, breakdown, and through the duration of the event. It will also require street closures of 2nd Street from St. Francis to Waco and St. Francis from 1st and 3rd Street. GoRace Event Management and Timing has provided the required certificate of insurance approved by Risk Management.
Alternatives: Do not approve the use agreement.
Financial Considerations: Per the use agreement, the County will receive a total of $175; $150 for the usage fee and $25 for the attendance fee.
Legal Considerations: K.S.A. 19-212 allows the board of county commissioners to make such orders concerning county property as deemed expedient and to have care of county property. K.S.A. 19-101 allows counties to make contracts and do all other acts in relation to county property. K.S.A. 19-2801 et seq. allows counties broad authority to operate recreational facilities and activities. The Kansas Department of Health & Environment approves of this type of occasional use of the land. The Use Agreement requires the user to comply with the Environmental Use Control Agreement (exhibit B to the Use Agreement). The terms and conditions are substantially the same as prior use agreements. A certificate of insurance, approved by the County Coun...
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