RES 2017-40 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2017-40
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUING OF A PARADE PERMIT TO
GINNY WOODHAMS TO CONDUCT AN A21 WALK FOR FREEDOM WALK
ON GEORGIA AVENUE ON OCTOBER 14, 2017
WHEREAS, Ginny Woodhams has requested a permit to hold an A21
Freedom Walk, to bring awareness to the community about human trafficking; and
WHEREAS, the request is to hold the walk on October 14, 2017
commencing on the sidewalk in front of First Baptist Church and proceeding on the
sidewalk down Georgia Avenue across the 13th Street bridge and then turning around and
coming back along the same path across the bridge, remaining on the sidewalk and
terminating at First Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, the participants will walk in one single file line wearing an A21
t-shirt, if they have one, and some may have black tape or a yellow handerchief with a
victim's name on it worn over their mouths, to symbolize that these victims have no choice;
and possibly the group may carry a flag at the front and end of the line for the walk; and
WHEREAS, registration for the event will begin at 8:00 AM with the walk
starting at approximately 9:00 AM and anticipated to end by noon; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council has reviewed the request and finds
that the parade or demonstration applied for, at the time requested and upon the sidewalk as
set forth in the application is not detrimental to the health, safety, welfare or convenience of
the residents of the City or other parties making use of the sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, such request has been timely made and complies with the Code
of Ordinances for the City of North Augusta.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of
the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority
thereof, that the request for a permit is approved as follows:
1. Time: Approx. 8:00 am until 12:00 noon
2. Date: October 14, 2017
3. Location: Commencing at 600 Georgia Avenue and proceeding along the
sidewalk on Georgia Avenue across the 13111 Street bridge and returning on the
same path terminating at 600 Georgia Avenue.
4. Special Conditions: The participants will walk in single file on the sidewalk
and not impede or prevent utilization of the sidewalk by other citizens.
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5. Bond not required
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS
DAY OF OCTOBER, 2017.
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ROBERT A. PETTIT, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DONNA B.YOUNG,CIT CLERK