TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Gina Moga, Special Events Manager
DATE: July 19, 2017
SUBJECT:title
Aurora Downtown is requesting permission to stage the Alley Art Festival on Water Street Mall on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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PURPOSE:
Alley Art Festival is a free family-friendly art event showcasing local artists.
BACKGROUND:
The event showcases local artisans, crafters and musicians with free activities for all ages. This is the 7th year for this event.
DISCUSSION:
Alley Art Festival has received Neighborhood Festival Funding to help offset costs and insurance coverage is being provided by the City of Aurora.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
City services requested:
Electrical-access to the power located at the southeast corner of City Hall on Water Street Mall.
Community Services-order the portable toilets (covered by NFF).
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed event be forwarded to the Government Operations Committee for review and approval.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Lofchie
Alderman Franco, Alternate