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Item #6 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF December 2, 2003 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Ron Kenny, Community Services Director 49 -- SUBJECT: Use of Fleming Park for Families & Friends of Murder Victims activities on Monday, April 19, 2004, 5:00 P.m. to 9:00 P.M. DATE: November 18, 2003 BACKGROUND: The FFMV'— Families and Friends of Murder Victims is planning its annual Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Crime, scheduled for Monday, April 19, 2004. They are requesting the use of Fleming Park, and its Bandshell, to host this event. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: This event has been held in Rancho Cucamonga previously, however the group wishes to move the event to Colton for 2004. Fleming Park should provide an excellent venue to host such an event. Expected attendance is estimated at approximately 140 people, including adults, teens and children. A facility reservation application, as well as supplemental information regarding the organization, has been submitted by the group, and copies have been attached. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City will provide standard staff support to prepare the facility for the event. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Families and Friends of Murder Victims Chairperson: Rose Madsen Contact: Rose Madsen, (909) 798-4803 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that City Council approve the reservation request from the Families and Friends of Murder Victims, for a Candlelight Vigil, to be held at Fleming Park on Monday, April 19, 2004. Staff also recommends that this approval be contingent upon the group providing liability insurance and a cleaning deposit to protect the City. Attachments