HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/19/2011 05 Audience ParticipationApril 1-2,20.11
The Honorable Micah Cawley
And Members of the Yakima City Council
Yakima City Hall
129 N. 2 "d Street
Yakima, WA 98901
Dear Mayor Cawley and Members of the City Council:
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I am Vriting.to you is th e Chairp& s on'-,o' ft hisyea r's4lhofjUlyCelebtAtibficommittee and media collective, to
respectfully request youffinancial and city-service support ofYa'k ima's.4" of Jiuly,Cel.ebration — our community's
single largest one day event.
As you know, funds for this all-volunteer, non-profit event are scarce.. We are askiiig you again this year for
your support, so that this event can continue to be a free, family-oriented celebration of our nation's birthday.
Since 1991, the ','Yakima 4'h of July" has been the focal point of our valley's celebration of Independence Day
and the freedoms and liberties we enjoy in this great nation. This completely free event was attended by an.
estimated 25,000 people last year — no I t including the thousands who watched the region's biggest fireworks show
from somewhere other than our State Fair Park venue..
In addition to. the..intangible benefit-to the qua.lity.of life that this event brings to the greater Yakima community,
•there are tangible benefits county . realized by the city, coun and its residents.: The celebration helps' curb illegal
firework activities throiigfiout the county. Before fireworks were banned in the city, the Fire Department would
staff two extra engines and additional dispatchers to handle the more than 250 calls . for fife service on the 4th of
July — at a significant cost in overtime. Without this kind of organized community festiyal, we fear a return-to a
similar situation with a significant increase in fire service calls due to illegal fireworks in the, city. A city-wide
sponsored event encourages the kind of safe, family entertainment we can all enjoy.
Without your participation, this longtime community event is in jeopardy — the committee respectfully requests
your assistance and leadership. We will also be requesting funds from neighboring communities who also benefit
from this cherished annual event. Thank you for your kind consideration.
Respectfully,
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RE: 4 -5 -11 City Council Meeting Presentation %��.. %
From: Ray Allshouse (rallshouse @shorelinewa.gov)
Sent: Fri 4/01/114:47 PM
To: Michael Hunnel (mthunnel1313 @hotmail.com)
OK, except that you identify Tim Nogler (note the proper spelling of his name) as a part of the TAG, whereas he is
actually the Managing Director of the Building Code Council. In addition, given the enforcement provisions of the ADA,
it is always advisable to go with the most stringent standards available since any given judge may or may not accept the
"I met the letter of the building code" argument... Ray
From: Michael Hunnel [ mailto :mthunnel1313 @hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 12:23 PM
To: Ray Allshouse
Subject: 4 -5 -11 City Council Meeting Presentation
Hello Ray,
In the attachment is what I am proposing to present to council on April 5th's council meeting if your in
agreeance with what I am saying.
Please let me know if your able to open the attachment.
Thank you and have a great day, Mike.
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