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CC - Item 4F - Joy of Kung Fu Fitness Awareness Day -- Request for Event Sponsorship and In-kind ServicesROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CI...T���Y,,�, COUNCIL FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER �/YF67A DATE: June 10, 2014 ` SUBJECT: JOY OF KUNG FU FITNESS AWARENESS DAY -- REQUEST FOR EVENT SPONSORSHIP AND IN -KIND SERVICES SUMMARY The Joy of Kung Fu, a regional martial arts organization, is again requesting City sponsorship of their community -wide Fitness Awareness Day scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2014 to be held at the Garvey Community Recreation Center through the provision of in -kind services valued at approximately $1,100 for the following: Item Estimated Cost Use of the Garvey Center _ $640 Support staff 2 staff at 8 hours $260 Boulevard Banners (hanging only _ $200 Total $1,100 The City has co- sponsored the event annually since 2010. The purpose of Fitness Awareness Day is to encourage health and general wellness through demonstrations, seminars, screenings, and vendors. The event would, again, involve healthcare and fitness practitioners, instructional class instructors, the Red Cross and similar agencies. Rosemead's community organization policy limits "funding requests' to non - profit organizations or public schools based in Rosemead using funds for a "unique or emergency situation." Joy of Kung Fu is not incorporated, this request is not for funding. They are seeking City co- sponsorship of a community event for the benefit of Rosemead residents. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that City Council approve the request of Joy of Kung Fu for City sponsorship of Fitness Awareness Day 2014 in the form of in -kind services valued at approximately $1,100. ITEMNUMBER'. L4 City Council Meeting June 10, 2014 Page 2 of 2 PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. FISCAL IMPACT While no funds have been budgeted for Fitness Awareness Day, identified services would be provided as part of the Fiscal Year 2014 -15 operational budget. :tor