TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Gina Moga, Special Event Manager
DATE: March 10, 2016
SUBJECT:title
The Fox Valley Garden Club is requesting permission to hold their annual Aurora Gardener's Plant Sale on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Aurora Transportation Center.
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PURPOSE:
This event gives local gardeners an opportunity to sell their plants. There are also local vendors selling garden themed crafts and accessories.
BACKGROUND:
This is the 20th year for this event sponsored by the Fox Valley Garden Club and the fourth year it has been held in conjunction with the Aurora Farmers Market Preview. More than 40 vendors are once again expected to participate.
DISCUSSION:
Proceeds from the sale are used to sponsor horticultural beautification projects in the City of Aurora along with club programs and speakers.
The organizers have applied for Neighborhood Festival Funding to offset a portion of their costs and the City of Aurora will provide the Certificate of Insurance.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Assistance from the following departments/divisions is requested: Downtown Services, Water & Sewer, MVPS, Risk Management and Special Events.
City Services requested: Permission to use a portion of the ATC parking lot directly adjacent to the Farmers Market, four (4) "No Overnight Parking" placed on Thursday, May 12, six (6) cardboard trash bins with liners, four (4) picnic tables and water hydrant hook-up with faucet.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed event be forwarded to the Government Operations Committee for review and approval.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Franco
Alderman Mervine, Alternate