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File #: 87747    Version: 1 Name: Request by Madison Opera to extend Madison Park hours for Opera in the Park event activities, including amplification, to 11:00 PM, Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Garner Park. (District 11)
Type: Communication Status: Held in Commission
File created: 3/31/2025 In control: BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
On agenda: Final action:
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Title: Request by Madison Opera to extend Madison Park hours for Opera in the Park event activities, including amplification, to 11:00 PM, Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Garner Park. (District 11)
Attachments: 1. 2025 Opera in the Park - PEP application.pdf
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Request by Madison Opera to extend Madison Park hours for Opera in the Park event activities, including amplification, to 11:00 PM, Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Garner Park. (District 11)

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Madison Parks staff proposes the following conditions for the Board of Park Commissioner’s consideration:

THE APPLICANT FOR A PARK EVENT PERMIT SHALL AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD THE CITY AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS HARMLESS AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITY, LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE INCURRED BY THE CITY ON ACCOUNT OF ANY INJURY TO OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON OR ANY DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY OR RESULTING FROM THE ACTIVITIES FOR WHICH THE PERMIT IS GRANTED.
Notification: Organizer must notify area alder(s) at least 30 days prior to the event. Provide the alder with event information, including: location, date, schedule, activities, etc. The alder(s) to notify for this event is: district11@cityofmadison.com
Insurance: Organizer will submit a certificate of insurance covering this activity which names the City of Madison as Additional Insured.
Street Use: If the event will close street(s) or remove parking, event organizer must apply for a Street Use Permit . There are fees for this permit. - ON FILE.
Setup: Organizer must contact the West Parks Maintenance Supervisor, Charlotte Blotz, at cblotz@cityofmadison.com at least two weeks before the event to review site plans. Organizer must abide by all recommendations/stipulations provided by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Setup: Please limit the number of vehicles allowed to drive on or park on the grass during setup. Use the paved path for deliveries and setup as much as possible.
Setup: Organizers will continue to communicate with Police to discuss their needs for traffic direction and security for the event.
Setup: Organizer will be responsible for ordering and paying for enough portable t...

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