Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
Red, White & 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 organization known as Red, White & BOOM, Inc., annually organizes and operates the Red, White, & BOOM event in the City of Columbus. This year the event will be held on July 1, 2016, from noon to 11:00 pm.
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 approximately $10,275.00 with the City for services defined in the agreement. Final costs will be determined after the event according to terms of the agreement. Either additional funds will be paid to the City or the City shall provide a refund.
3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for Red, White, and BOOM, Inc. is 31-1165154 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 2016 event; to refund deposited funds after final accounting has occurred, if applicable; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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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 Publi...
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