Fiscal Note
This resolution makes arrangements for the 2007 Elver Park Independence Day celebration. Under terms of an agreement, Mid-West will reimburse the City for the full cost of fire, parks, and traffic services. In addition, the City expects to incur $50,000 to $60,000 for various police costs, for which partial reimbursement of $35,000 will be paid by Mid-West. Remaining police costs of $15,000 to $25,000 will be absorbed by the City. The resolution also amends the Parks Division Operating Budget by the provision of $20,000 to pay for the fireworks display. This fireworks cost is to be fully reimbursed by Mid-West. No additional appropriation is required, nor is any impact upon cost controls anticipated.
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AMENDED - Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Use Agreement between the City and Mid-West Management, Inc. (Mid-West) for the July 4th Celebration at Elver Park; amending the 2007 City of Madison Parks Department Budget; and 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.
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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, the prior sponsor of this Event has unexpectedly been forced to withdraw its support of this Event, and
WHEREAS, Mid-West Management, Inc., d/b/a Mid-West Family Broadcasting, has graciously stepped forward and offered to sponsor the Event for the year 2007; and
WHEREAS, attendance at the Event has increased and requires substantial City resources to ensure a safe and orderly celebration; and
WHEREAS, the Park Commission has determined that events in City Parks be self-supporting, and the City will require that Mid-West reimburse the City for the full costs of fire, parks and traffic services, City parks permits, fire permit fees, t...
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