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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Mike Nelson, Director of Community Events
DATE: March 8, 2024
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Memorandum of Understanding with the Fox Valley Music Foundation for The Venue's Use of Mundy Park for the Calendar Year of 2024.
PURPOSE:
As in past years, the City and the Foundation would like to enter into a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the use of Mundy Park for their events.
BACKGROUND:
The Fox Valley Music Foundation leases City property at 19-21 S. Broadway, also known as The Venue. This building was previously slated for demolition, but thanks to the efforts of the Foundation the building was transformed into an educational and event space. The renovation of that building inspired the Mundy Family to transform the park space to complement the performance aspect, but the park remains available for public use. This MOU memorializes the procedure for the Venue's use of the park.
DISCUSSION:
Staff is seeking a revised agreement for the 2024 event season. The Venue is under new leadership, with a new Executive Director and General Manager. City staff had the opportunity to meet with the new leadership and work through revisions for the MOU, as well as our Special Event Application and permit process. The last agreement was done in 2022 and the most significant revision is the removal of COVID protocols that are no longer necessary. As in the past, this MOU outlines the obligations of both the Fox Valley Music Foundation and the City. This agreement will allow for another season of outdoor music events hosted by The Venue which will further complement and enhance downtown arts and entertainment.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This agreement will continue to encourage outdoor music and entertainment events in our downtown and encourage the utilization of Mundy Park for the benefit of the public.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends this Resolution be approved.
cc: Infrastructure & Technology Committee
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