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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Mike Nelson, Director of Community Events
DATE: January 12, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fox Valley Music Foundation for The Venue's Use of Mundy Park for the Calendar Year of 2026.
PURPOSE:
As in past years, the City and the Foundation would like to enter into a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the use of Mundy Park for the Foundation's events.
BACKGROUND:
The Fox Valley Music Foundation leases City property located at 19-21 S. Broadway (separate lease than this agreement), also known as The Venue. This building was previously slated for demolition, but thanks to the efforts of the Foundation the building was transformed into an educational and event space. The renovation of that building inspired the Mundy Family to transform the park space adjacent to The Venue to complement the performance aspect, but the park remains available for public use. This MOU memorializes the procedure for the Venue's use of the park to further their programming.
DISCUSSION:
Staff is seeking a revised agreement for the 2026 event season; it mirrors the 2025 agreement which worked well. Additionally, some revisions of the prior agreement were made to accommodate the update of the lease between the city and the Foundation for 19-21 S. Broadway, which will be brought through via a separate resolution. As in the past, this MOU outlines the obligations of both the Fox Valley Music Foundation and the City. This agreement will allow for another season of outdoor events hosted by The Venue which will further enhance downtown arts and entertainment.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This agreement will continue to encourage outdoor music and entertainment events downtown and encourage the utilization of Mundy Park for the benefit of the public.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends this Resolution be approved.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PA...
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