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Caitlin Jaworski, LPBA requests the City Council approve the annual Torch Run/Walk to benefit the Special Olympics of New York. This event will be held on May 17, 2026 starting and ending at the Lackawanna Community Senior Center. Registration begins at 10:15 a.m. 11. Honorable Council President Honorable Council Members 714 Ridge Road Lackawanna, NY 14218 Dear City Council, I am requesting City Council’s approval for our annual Law Enforcement Torch Run/Walk to benefit the Special Olympics of New York, which sponsors young athletes that change the future for the people with intellectual disabilities and lights the way for acceptance and inclusion. Many police departments in WNY participate in this annual event. The proposed Torch Run/Walk would be Sunday, May 17, 2026. Registration would begin at 10:15am at the Senior Center, 230 Martin Road. The event would commence at 11:00am, starting and finishing at the Senior Center. The route for the 3-mile run portion would be Martin Road to South Park Avenue to Ridge Road, Orchard, Shamokin and back to Martin, finishing at the Senior Center. The route for the 1.5- mile walk portion will be Martin Road to South Park Avenue to Holy Cross Cemetery and then back to the Senior Center. I attached the proposed flyer to review. In addition, I am requesting assistance from the Police Department and possibly the DPW to assist. CAITLIN JAWORSKI, LPBA Moved by Marrano second by Muflahi to approve request, refer to Public Safety and Public Works. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 4-0 Business Registration: Fadeaway Barber Shop, 2703 South Park Ave., Ziyad Muflahi (new owner). Moved by Marrano second by Anderson to approve request Yeas: Anderson, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 3-0 Abstain: Muflahi Tabled Items: Old Business: Adjournment: Moved by Marrano second by Muflahi to adjourn meeting. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 4-0