Fiscal Note
This resolution makes arrangements for the 2011 Elver Park Independence Day celebration, which is being managed by the City of Madison Parks Division and sponsored by Woodman’s. The 2011 Parks Division Operating Budget includes $40,000 in expenditure authorization, offset with $40,000 in revenue from the Woodman’s sponsorship. Any contributions in excess of expenditures will be carried forward to be used for the 2012 event. No additional appropriation is required, and there is no impact on the Expenditure Restraint Program.
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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. (AD 1)
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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 2011 the City is managing the Event, with a sponsorship from Woodman’s; and
WHEREAS, in 2011 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 5, 2011 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 pyrotechnicians who will deliver, set-up, execute and take down the fireworks display. Bartolotta shall conduct an after display search of the grounds in an effort to locate and dispose of unexploded fireworks.
2. Bartolotta shall provide evidence of liability coverage, including workers compensation insurance fo...
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