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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Gina Moga, Special Events Manager
DATE: July 16, 2018
SUBJECT:
The Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board is requesting permission to stage the Fiestas Patrias Parade in downtown Aurora on Sunday, September 16, 2018, stepping off at 10:30 am.
PURPOSE:
The parade is part of the annual Fiestas Patrias celebration. The event is a celebration of Hispanic Culture during Hispanic Heritage Month.
BACKGROUND:
The parade is coordinated by the Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board with guidance from the City's Special Events Division. Also assisting to stage the parade are the Dollars for Scholars and the Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce organizations.
DISCUSSION:
The organizers will submit the parade line-up a week prior for review. The Board is responsible for all APD costs associated with the event.
The parade route is Benton/Broadway/Downer with the reviewing stand in front of the DLP.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Assistance from the following City departments is requested:
Police, Streets, MVPS, Electrical, Downtown Maintenance and Special Events. A detailed request is attached. It also specifies the responsibilities of the organizers.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed event be forwarded to the Government Operations Committee for review and approval.
cc: Government Operations Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution requesting approval to stage the Fiestas Patrias Parade on Sunday, September 16, 2018.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, said parade will require the closing of Route 25 between Galena Blvd. and Clark Street; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois requires the City of Aurora to assume all responsibility and liability involved in the closing of said highway; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that said City of Aurora will assume full responsibility for the direction, protection and regulation of traffic during the time the detour is in effect, and all liabilities for damage of any kind occasioned by the closing of said route.