HomeMy Public PortalAbout2013_09_24_R112 Approving the Waiver of Fees for the Wounded Walk Parade and Ceremony The Town of
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Virginia PRESENTED September 24, 2013
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-112 ADOPTED September 24, 2013
A RESOLUTION: APPROVING THE WAIVER OF FEES FOR THE WOUNDED WALK
PARADE AND CEREMONY
WHEREAS, the Wounded Walk in support of the Wounded Warrior Project will pass
through Leesburg on October 5, 2013 at approximately 10:15 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, two Marines, one a Leesburg resident, are walking from Camp Pendleton, CA
to Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, the organizers have requested a parade down North King Street followed by a
ceremony on the Loudoun County Courthouse grounds; and
WHEREAS, the $2,150 fee waiver request represents $300 for Ida Lee Park rental fees and
the event application fee, and the remaining $1,850 represents real costs for staffing police officers
and public works staff to support the street closures; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council recognizes the benefits of the Wounded Walk that raises
funds and awareness of the Wounded Warrior Project.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED, by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia that the
associated fees in the amount of$2,150 for the Wounded Walk Parade and Ceremony are waived.
PASSED this 24th day of September, 2013.
"Kris n C. mstattd, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
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