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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Daniel Barreiro, Chief Community Services Officer
DATE: March 31, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Fox Valley Park District for use of park facilities for July 4th activities in 2014 and 2015.
PURPOSE:
An Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) is needed for the use of park facilities for the July 4 Fireworks Display and Evening Activities. The agreement spells out the details of the use of the property and the responsibilities of both parties.
BACKGROUND:
It has been a long time goal of the Mayor to bring the fireworks back to the downtown after RiverEdge Park opened. Last year, the Fireworks were finally brought back downtown. In order to make this possible various FVPD facilities were needed for the venue and logistics. Because the event went beyond the details that could be provided in a simple FVPD rental agreement, an IGA was developed to formalize the City's request and to spell out the details.
Last year's event went relatively smooth considering it was the first year in a new location. A debrief meeting was held between city staff and FVPD staff. The impact of the event on FVPD facilities was minimal and the City's cleanup efforts were acceptable to the FVPD.
DISCUSSION:
The attached agreement is similar to the 2013 version. The agreement formalizes what has been past practice at the previous fireworks location at Aurora Central Catholic High School (ACC) and the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA). The main changes includes language for a two year agreement. The additional year coincides with the current Fireworks vendor who will have the fireworks contract through 2015. No major changes in venue and logistics are foreseen for the next two years. Also, additional language provides the City the ability to change the date of the Fireworks Show if necessary. The FVPD is agreeable t...
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