CORINTH, Miss. (AP) - The growing number of 5K and 10K events fairs and carnivals used as fundraisers for local organizations are putting a strain on city resources, according to Corinth officials.
Street Commissioner Philip Verdung told The Daily Corinthian reports (https://bit.ly/1fyAf4K) the city will allow its streets to be used for the same number of races as last year - five.
For any others that come up, “city streets will not be an option,” he said. He said the city will help other groups find an appropriate venue.
“It seems that a large number of groups - nonprofit groups, educational groups - are turning to these as a fundraiser.
“But we have also received massive numbers of complaints from residents and business owners that have trouble getting in and out of their location during these events, and we are trying to find a balance,” Verdung said.
He said the events put demands on the street department and police department and often arise with little notice. Last year, the city learned of a couple of events when the plans were published in the newspaper, he said.
Verdung said accountability for damage to city infrastructure is another concern.
The city plans to review its ordinances and review the practices of some other cities to consider whether some changes should be made regarding permits, insurance and requirements “so we can get the adequate notice when these events come in and protect our infrastructure and resources,” said Verdung.
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Information from: The Daily Corinthian.
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