Fiscal Note
This resolution makes arrangements for the 2010 Elver Park Independence Day celebration, which is being managed by the City of Madison Parks Division and sponsored by Woodman’s. This resolution amends the Parks Division's 2010 Operating Budget by providing a total of $40,000 in expenditure authority for the event, with a corresponding contribution from Woodman's. The expenditure authority includes full payment of the fireworks display to Bartolotta Fireworks Company, Inc. ($20,000) and other event costs ($20,000). Any contributions in excess of expenditures will be carried forward to be used for the 2011 event. No additional appropriation is required, and there is no impact on the Expenditure Restraint Program.
Title
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Agreement between the City and Bartolotta Fireworks Company, Inc. for the fireworks display at Elver Park; amending the 2010 City of Madison Parks Division Budget for costs related to the Independence Day celebration at Elver Park.
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WHEREAS, since 1985, the City and sponsoring organizations have worked together to provide Madison area visitors and residents with an Independence Day celebration at Elver Park (the "Event"); and
WHEREAS, in 2010 the City is managing the Event, with a sponsorship from Woodman’s; and
WHEREAS, in 2010 the City expects to incur $40,000 in expenditures related to the Event; and
WHEREAS, attendance at the Event has increased and requires substantial City resources to ensure a safe and orderly celebration; and
WHEREAS, Bartolotta Fireworks Company, Inc. ("Bartolotta") is willing to provide the fireworks display for the Event on July 2, 2010 at Elver Park; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an Agreement between the City and Bartolotta Fireworks Company, Inc. for the fireworks display for the Event, subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. Bartolotta shall provide qualified pyrotec...
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