Explanation
This ordinance will enable the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an agreement with CAPA for sponsorship of 2011 Festival Latino and provide for the appropriation of said funds from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. This event continues to provide cultural and educational benefits serving the Hispanic/Latino population and community at large.
Festival Latino began in 1996, and since the Department of Recreation and Parks has been a primary sponsor of the event. CAPA joined as event producer in 2009. Since the first year as a CAPA production, the original elements of Latin cuisine, music, dancing, and community resources were retained, but the event was refocused to become more family-friendly. The 2009 Festival drew 20,000 people. The 2010 Festival drew 35,000 people, including local residents, people from across Ohio, as well drawing tourists from the entire Midwest.
On August 13-14, 2011 at Genoa Park, festival goers will enjoy an increase the number of children's activities and a strengthened partnership with COSI, an increase in the number of Latino artists participating in the Artists' Showcase , an expand Latin Culture Fashion Show, and additional Latino-owned restaurants participating as food vendors.
It has been a top priority of Columbus City Council to identify opportunities to continue to foster the city's major cultural and artistic events that are essential to the cultural fabric of Columbus
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To authorize and direct the transfer of $10,000 within the Hotel/Motel Cultural Services Fund, to transfer and appropriate $10,000 from the Cultural Services Fund to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with the Columbus Association of Performing Arts, and to declare an emergency ($10,000.00)
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WHEREAS, Festival Latino began in 1996, and since the Department of Recreation and Parks has been a primary ...
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