City of Columbus - File #: 0628-2011

• File #: 0628-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/14/2011
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 5/9/2011
• Final action: 5/12/2011
• Title: To authorize the City of Columbus acting through the Director of Public Service to enter into an event agreement with Red, White, and Boom, Inc. to declare the responsibilities for each party concerning the Red, White, and Boom 2011 event; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/12/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
5/11/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
5/9/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
5/9/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
4/29/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/29/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/29/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/29/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/29/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/29/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/29/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/29/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
4/29/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
4/28/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/27/2011	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/27/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/19/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
Red, White, and BOOM has become a highly anticipated signature event in the City of Columbus throughout its existence and is annually attended by crowds exceeding 500,000.

The Company known as Red, White & BOOM, Inc. annually organizes and operates the Red, White, & BOOM event in the City of Columbus. In 2011 this event will be held on July 1, 2011, at 11:00 am until 12:00 pm on July 2, 2011.

This ordinance authorizes the City of Columbus acting through the Director of Public Service to enter into an event agreement with Red, White & BOOM, Inc. for the purpose of declaring the responsibilities for the City of Columbus and Red, White, and BOOM, Inc. for this event.

2. FISCAL IMPACT
Red, White, and BOOM, Inc. will deposit $6,046.18 with the City for services defined in the agreement. Final costs will be determined after the event according to terms of the agreement.

3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Red, White, and BOOM, Inc. contract compliance number is 311165154 and is a non-profit organization.

4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow this contract to be in place to allow all planning and organizing of this event to occur as scheduled.

Title
To authorize the City of Columbus acting through the Director of Public Service to enter into an event agreement with Red, White, and Boom, Inc. to declare the responsibilities for each party concerning the Red, White, and Boom 2011 event; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Body
WHEREAS, Red, White, and BOOM is an annual event occurring in the City of Columbus to celebrate Independence Day; and

WHEREAS, Red, White, and BOOM, Inc. is responsible for organizing and operating this event; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the City of Columbus acting through the Director of Public Service to enter into an event agreement with Red, White, and BOOM Inc. to declare the responsibilities for each party concerning this event; and

WHEREAS,...