TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Gina Moga, Special Event Manager
DATE: February 25, 2015
SUBJECT:title
Requesting Approval to Stage the Three City of Aurora Farmers Markets to be held Throughout the Summer and Fall of 2015.
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PURPOSE:
The purpose of the markets is to allow citizens to have convenient access to affordable, locally produced, healthful, farm-fresh food and to provide the opportunity to develop face-to-face relationships between residents and the area farmers.
BACKGROUND:
The Aurora Farmers Market is in its 103rd year of continuous operation. The market was designated as the oldest continuously operating Farmers Market in the State of Illinois by Governor Quinn in 2012 during its centennial year.
DISCUSSION:
Expenditures for this event are appropriated in the Special Events budget, account number 101-1341-450.53-09.
The downtown Saturday Market will be held at the Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway on the following dates: May 16 for the Farmers Market Preview and Fox Valley Garden Club Plant Sale and June 6 through October 17 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm with the exception of July 4. AFM West will be held at West Aurora Plaza, 1901 W. Galena Blvd. Wednesdays from July 8 through September 30 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. AFM East will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 701 S. Eola Road Thursdays July 9 through August 27 from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
A detailed listing of requested City Services is attached. It includes assistance from the following departments/divisions: Fire Prevention, APD, Downtown Maintenance, Electrical, MVPS, Public Information, Special Events, Streets Water & Sewer, and Youth Services.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed event be forwarded to the Government Operations Committee for approval.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Johnson
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Mervine, Alternate