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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Gio Santana, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation
Marissa Spencer, Assistant Corporation Counsel
DATE: March 17, 2022
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to enter into a Donation Agreement with the Aurora Rotary Club Foundation (the Foundation Arm of the Rotary Club of Aurora) for their inventory of lights displays.
PURPOSE:
To enter into a Donation Agreement with the Aurora Rotary Club Foundation, for donation of their inventory of lights displays.
BACKGROUND:
The Rotary club of Aurora has been serving the Aurora community for nearly one hundred years and for the past 15 years Rotary as organized and hosted the Festival of lights in conjunction with the City out at Phillips Park. The light show has attracted thousands of holiday visitors annually; raised more than $500,000 to support non-profits in the Aurora area and around the world; and dedicated thousands of hours of service to the event and to the community.
DISCUSSION:
Rotary wishes to donate the light show and all of its inventory to the City so that we can continue with the storied tradition, in addition to the donation of the light displays Rotary will also be sharing and helping with their club members' insight, expertise, volunteerism, and community support as needed.
City Staff from various divisions will be spearheading the transition of the light show and will establish a committee to ensure continued success.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not approving the donation agreement could potentially impact the ability to continue the Festival of Lights show at Phillips Park.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends entering into the Donation Agreement.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to enter into a Donation Agreement with the Aurora Rotary Club Foundation (the Foundation Arm of the Rotary Club of Aurora) for their inventory of lights displays.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a...
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