Aurora, Illinois

File #: 18-0621    Version: 2 Name:
Type: Event Status: Filed
File created: 7/16/2018 In control: Government Operations Committee
On agenda: 7/24/2018 Final action:
Title: Aurora Downtown is requesting permission to stage Alley Art Festival on Water Street Mall on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm.
Attachments: 1. Alley Art SE App.pdf

TO:                     Mayor Richard C. Irvin

 

FROM:                     Gina Moga, Special Events Manager

 

DATE:                     July 17, 2018

 

SUBJECT:title

Aurora Downtown is requesting permission to stage Alley Art Festival on Water Street Mall on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm.  

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PURPOSE:

Alley Art 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 8th year for this event.

 

DISCUSSION:

Alley Art has received a Neighborhood Festival Funding Grant to help offset the costs and insurance coverage is being provided by the City of Aurora. 

 

IMPACT STATEMENT:

City Services are being requested from the following:

Electrical-access to all power along WSM

Community Services-portable toilet order with Service Sanitation (covered by NFF) 

Downtown Services-assistance with the disposal of garbage

 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

I request the proposed event be forwarded to the Government Operations Committee for review and approval.

 

 

cc:                     Enter Committee Originating Name Here